What is E472f?
A mixed ester emulsifier used in specified food applications where its technical function and conditions of use apply. Goodnessly rates E472f Safe, while food-category permissions and regulator conditions still apply.
A mixed ester emulsifier used in specified food applications where its technical function and conditions of use apply. Check the food category, amount and full formulation rather than judging one ingredient in isolation.
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What is Mixed tartaric, acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol...?
Mixed tartaric, acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol... is A mixed ester emulsifier used in specified food applications where its technical function and conditions of use apply. Its function depends on the formulation and the conditions attached to the permitted use.
What's it used for?
- Helping emulsify formulated foods
- Supporting dough or batter structure
- Contributing to consistent texture
- Serving a specified processing function
Where you'll find E472f on the shelf
You may see E472f in packaged foods where its technical function is useful and the food category permits it.
Is E472f permitted? What the regulators say
Mixed tartaric, acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol... is listed in the checked AU/NZ and EU frameworks with conditions. Permission is conditional: category, level, identity and specifications matter.
| Region | Status | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| AU/NZ Australia & New Zealand (FSANZ) | Permitted with conditions | FSANZ lists 472f for specified food uses in the Food Standards Code. [FSANZ source] |
| EU European Union (EUR-Lex) | Authorised with conditions | The consolidated Union list includes E472f for specified categories and conditions. [EUR-Lex source] |
| US United States (FDA) | Permitted with conditions | FDA’s 21 CFR 184.1101 identifies DATEM for specified food uses. [FDA source] |
Goodnessly rates E472f Safe within its rating system. The rating does not remove the need to consider the product category, amount or full formulation.
- EFSA published the group re-evaluation in 2020. The current Union list and US regulation were checked rather than assuming that every use is interchangeable.
- EFSA’s 2020 re-evaluation established a group ADI of 240 mg/kg body weight/day, expressed as tartaric acid, for the relevant tartaric-ester subgroup. EFSA reported no safety concern at the reported uses and levels.
- Regulatory permissions can change; confirm the primary source when a product, recipe or use is unusual.
This section is checked periodically rather than continuously — confirm the current primary source before relying on a regulatory detail.
Who might want to limit or avoid it
- People comparing additive functions across products
- People checking the frequency of this ingredient in their usual foods
- People who want to consider the whole formulation and serving pattern
Goodnessly rates E472f Safe as a practical prompt to understand the ingredient, the product and the overall formulation.
How to spot it on a label
Look for:
- Mixed tartaric, acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol...
- 472f
- E472f
- Additive class (472f)
Ingredient labels may use the name, the number, or the additive class followed by the number.
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Frequently asked questions
What is E472f?
E472f is Mixed tartaric, acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol..., A mixed ester emulsifier used in specified food applications where its technical function and conditions of use apply.
Is E472f permitted?
E472f is listed with conditions in Australia/New Zealand and the EU. FDA lists it for specified food uses.
What should I know about mixed tartaric, acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol...?
EFSA’s 2020 re-evaluation established a group ADI of 240 mg/kg body weight/day, expressed as tartaric acid, for the relevant tartaric-ester subgroup. EFSA reported no safety concern at the reported uses and levels.
How does Goodnessly rate E472f?
Goodnessly rates E472f (Mixed tartaric, acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol...) as Safe within its rating system.
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