E476

Polyglycerol polyricinoleate

E Number E476
Name Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
Class Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents
Groups
Additional details Emulsifier, stabilizer, antioxidant
Origin Natural
Common sources
Common applications Chocolate, candies, margarine, butter, dairy products, pastry, bakery, biscuits and cheese
Observations No adverse effects were observed
Evaluation Innocuous

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Conditions of use in food categories

Category Number Category Name Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate) Details Restrictions/exceptions
02.2.2 Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions4 000only spreadable fats as defined in Article 115 of and Annex XV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, having a fat content of 41 % or less and similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat
05.1 Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC5 000 
05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets5 000only cocoa-based confectionery
05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.45 000only cocoa-based confectionery
12.6 Sauces4 000only dressings