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E476
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 emulsions 4 000 only 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/EC 5 000
05.2
Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets 5 000 only cocoa-based confectionery
05.4
Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 5 000 only cocoa-based confectionery
12.6
Sauces 4 000 only dressings