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Glazing agent

E570 (fatty acids): what it is, its sources, vegan or not

E570 can come from plant oils or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Vegetarian and vegan profiles get Heads up: source not stated.

By Bravoora teamUpdated 13 October 2026Sources checked 20 September 20264 sourcesHow we check

Heads up

for a vegan profile

E570=source not stated

What is E570?

E570 (fatty acids) is a glazing agent, an additive that gives the outside of a food a shine or a protective coat.

What is E570 made from?

E570 can come from plant oils or animal fat.

Plant oils
Animal fat

Is E570 vegan?

Heads up. Source not stated. E570 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

What the app says to each profile, and the reason it shows.

VeganHeads upSource not stated. E570 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

VegetarianHeads upSource not stated. E570 can come from plant oils or animal fat. One of those is meat, fish or a slaughter by-product, and the pack does not have to say which.

What other names does E570 have on a label?

On a label, E570 can also appear as “INS 570”, “Glazing agent (570)”, “Glazing agent (E570)”, “Fatty acids” or “Stearic acid”.

Any of these on a pack means E570. The checker reads them all.

E570E 570E-570INS 570Glazing agent (570)Glazing agent (E570)Fatty acidsStearic acid

What would change the answer for E570?

For E570, a stated source changes the answer. A pack that says “from plant oils” gives Fits you; one that says “from animal fat” gives Not for you. A list that is cut off or unreadable gets Needs one more scan.