Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids
Function: Emulsifier
E477 is the European food-additive number for Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids (E477) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E477 used for?
Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids (E477) 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 E477 safe or restricted?
E477 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 E477 vegan or vegetarian?
Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids (E477) 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 E477?
E477 appears in 1,241 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in cakes, ice cream and cake mixes.
- Cakes394
- Ice Cream241
- Cake Mixes66
- Muffins58
- Pastry35
- Sweet Pastries32
- Chocolate Candy22
- Frozen Yogurt15
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E477 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 E477
- What is E477?
- E477 is the E-number for Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids (E477) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E477 used for?
- Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids (E477) 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 E477?
- E477 appears in 1,241 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in cakes, ice cream and cake mixes. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E477 vegan or vegetarian?
- Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids (E477) 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 E477 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E477 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 E477 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.