Emulsifier · EU 471
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, 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 #232 of 417.
- #232 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
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 #232 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (44th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #232 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids: 11 tracked U.S. products (moderate band, #232 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 11 · #232 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 471 | 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 |
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 Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids?
MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS -E471- refers to a food additive composed of diglycerides and monoglycerides which is used as an emulsifier.
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a moderate OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (11 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe to consume?
Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a moderate additive (11 tracked products, #232 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids used for in food?
Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids shows up as Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream in the Emulsifier class, and the OFF sample puts it in the moderate footprint band (11 products).
Where does Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #232 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.