Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E472F is the European food-additive number for Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472f) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E472F safe or restricted?
E472F 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 E472F vegan or vegetarian?
Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472F) 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 E472F?
E472F appears in 32 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Hot Chocolate / Cocoa Mix, Bread, and Baby Snacks / Puffs.
- Hot Chocolate / Cocoa Mix3
- Bread3
- Baby Snacks / Puffs2
- Whole Wheat Bread2
- Protein Bars2
- Pastry2
- Ciabatta2
- Chocolate Candy1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E472F 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 E472F
- What is E472F?
- E472F is the E-number for Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472f) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E472F?
- E472F appears in 32 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Hot Chocolate / Cocoa Mix, Bread, and Baby Snacks / Puffs. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E472F vegan or vegetarian?
- Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472F) 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 E472F safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E472F 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 E472F — 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.