Mono- and diglycerides
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) are emulsifiers that can be made from plant or animal fats.
- Used in
- Food ingredient
- Role
- Emulsifier
- E-number
- E471 · E472e
Other names IngrediLens checks with this entry
The app's database groups these label names, including names used on labels in other European languages, with mono- and diglycerides. Some are true synonyms, others are close relatives with the same allergen or concern.
Contains / relevant to
- Vegan: May not be vegan: it can come from animal or plant sources.
- Vegetarian: May not be vegetarian, depending on the source.
- Halal: IngrediLens flags it for people who keep a halal diet. (This filter covers: pork-derived, alcohol-derived and source-ambiguous ingredients.)
What to look for on labels
- In the EU it can also appear as E471 or E472e.
- Manufacturers will usually confirm the source if you contact them.
Questions and answers
Are mono- and diglycerides vegan?
Not always. Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) are emulsifiers that can be made from plant or animal fats. Labels rarely say which source was used, so look for a vegan certification if it matters to you.
Are mono- and diglycerides halal?
Not necessarily. Their source is not always clear from the label. IngrediLens flags them for people keeping halal. Manufacturers will usually confirm the source if you contact them.
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- E471: Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsE-number page: what the additive does and what to watch for.
- E472e: Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsE-number page: what the additive does and what to watch for.
- E-numbers explained: what food label codes meanGuide
Sources
Fat source is not declared on most labels.
- IngrediLens ingredient database (names, flags and notes shown on this page)
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