Emulsifier · EU 472a
Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #359 of 417.
- #359 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #359 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (0th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #359 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved and EU Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 472a | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | 1 | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids?
Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is a food additive (472a) classified as emulsifier.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
Product-count (1) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe to consume?
Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal; EU status is Approved. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids used for in food?
Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is commonly used as: Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream. It belongs to the Emulsifier category of food additives.
Where does Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #359 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.