POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS of FATTY ACIDS

Overview

Chemical Names
Mixed partial esters formed by reacting polymerized glycerol with edible fats, oils or fatty acids
Synonyms
Glycerin fatty acid esters
INS
475
Functional Class
Food Additives
EMULSIFIER
INS matches
475

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1989

ADI:
0-25 mg/kg bw

Comments:
Applies to polyglycerol esters of fatty acids having an average chain length of up to three glycerol units
Meeting:
35
Specs Code:
R
Report: 
TRS 789-JECFA 35/13
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 5/NMRS 53A-JECFA 17/241 (1973)
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1989, COMPENDIUM/1117 1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/100. R 1973, NMRS 53/TRS 539-JECFA 17/20, FNP 4-JECFA 17/270. 0-25 (AS POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF PALMITIC ACID). FU. R 1966, NMRS 43/TRS 373-JECFA 10/26. 0-12.5 (CONDITIONAL, 12.5-25). CO 1965, FAS 67.29/NMRS 4
1989, COMPENDIUM/1117 1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/100. R 1973, NMRS 53/TRS 539-JECFA 17/20, FNP 4-JECFA 17/270. 0-25 (AS POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF PALMITIC ACID). FU. R 1966, NMRS 43/TRS 373-JECFA 10/26. 0-12.5 (CONDITIONAL, 12.5-25). CO 1965, FAS 67.29/NMRS 4