Food Additive · EU 472d
Tartaric 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, Tartaric 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.
The verdict
Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
E-number regulatory snapshot
Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids: no OFF product match; EU code 472d is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 472d | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Food Additive | 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 | Not yet tracked | 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 Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids?
Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is a food additive (472d) classified as food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
Product-count (0) 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 Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe to consume?
Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 472d is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids used for in food?
Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids (472d) is catalogued for Various processed foods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.