Glycerol Monostearate-40/Distilled Monoglycerides-95 Emulsifier E471
E471 is a kind of synthetic fats, produced from glycerol and natural fatty acids, mainly from plant origin, but fats of animal origin may be used. The product generally is a mixture of different
products, with a composition similar to partially digested natural fat. For use in baked goods, all types
of dairy foods, margarine and ice cream. No known adverse effects. The body metabolises the
products as any other fat. The individual components are also produced normally in the body when
digesting normal fat. Although mainly vegetable oils are used, the use of animal fat (incl. pork) can not
be excluded. Several groups, such as vegans, Muslims and Jews thus avoid these products. Only the
producer can give detailed information on the origin of the fatty acids. Chemically the fatty acids from
vegetable or animal origin are identical.
Technical Index of Emulsifier E471:
Total monoglyceride content, %
|
95.0 min |
Acid value (mgKOH/g)
|
2.0 max |
Iodine value |
1.0 max |
Melting point, °C |
63.0 min |
Heavy Metal (calculated by Pb, mg/kg) |
5.0 max |
Arsenic (calculated by As, mg/kg) |
1.0 max |
HLB value |
3.8 |