Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides E472f
fatty acid derivative — Primarily synthetic.
Acetotartaric esters of glycerides
CAS: 977064-79-5
Factual Regulatory Reference
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What Is Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides?
Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides are a combination form combining the properties of ACETEM (E472a) and tartaric acid esters (E472d). They function as emulsifiers in bakery products. JECFA considers them acceptable with no ADI specified. EFSA reviewed this group in 2016. They are approved in the EU under Regulation EC 1333/2008 for use in bakery products. Their applications are similar to other mono- and diglyceride ester emulsifiers in bread and confectionery manufacturing.
? Did You Know?
In the EU, Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides has a "quantum satis" authorization — Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Approved for use at quantum satis in specified food categories
Official EFSA LinkUnited States (FDA)
GRAS status for use in food
Japan (MHLW)
Approved for general food use
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Everyday Perspective
For a kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Produced by reacting mono- and diglycerides (derived from vegetable oils or animal fats) with a mixture of acetic acid and tartaric acid under controlled conditions.