Superglycerinated hydrogenated rapeseed oil
Function: Emulsifiers
E441 is the European food-additive number for Superglycerinated hydrogenated rapeseed oil, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Superglycerinated hydrogenated rapeseed oil (E441) is a food additive used as a food additive.
What is E441 used for?
Superglycerinated hydrogenated rapeseed oil (E441) is an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Emulsifiers (E-numbers).
Is E441 safe or restricted?
E441 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E441 vegan or vegetarian?
Superglycerinated hydrogenated rapeseed oil (E441) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E441?
E441 appears in 57 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Candy & Sweets, Gummy Candy, and Marshmallow.
- Candy & Sweets6
- Gummy Candy4
- Marshmallow3
- Soda Water / Club Soda2
- Cakes2
- Pastry2
- Cupcakes1
- Carrot1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E441 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E441
- What is E441?
- E441 is the E-number for Superglycerinated hydrogenated rapeseed oil, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Superglycerinated hydrogenated rapeseed oil (E441) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- What is E441 used for?
- Superglycerinated hydrogenated rapeseed oil (E441) is an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E441?
- E441 appears in 57 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Candy & Sweets, Gummy Candy, and Marshmallow. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E441 vegan or vegetarian?
- Superglycerinated hydrogenated rapeseed oil (E441) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E441 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E441 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E441 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.