Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides
Function: Emulsifier
E472A is the European food-additive number for Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides (E472a) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E472A used for?
Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides (E472A) 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 E472A safe or restricted?
E472A 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 regulatory flags” 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 E472A vegan or vegetarian?
Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides (E472A) 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 the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E472A?
E472A appears in 2,022 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in pastry, cakes and chewing gum.
- Pastry215
- Cakes201
- Chewing Gum99
- Cake Mixes74
- Protein Powder / Shake61
- Granola Bars60
- Prepared Pasta Meals57
- Protein Bars57
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E472A 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 E472A
- What is E472A?
- E472A is the E-number for Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides (E472a) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E472A used for?
- Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides (E472A) 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 E472A?
- E472A appears in 2,022 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in pastry, cakes and chewing gum. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E472A vegan or vegetarian?
- Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides (E472A) 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 the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E472A safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E472A 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 regulatory flags" 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 E472A — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See how Forkin compares to other scanners or view pricing.