Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
Function: Emulsifier
E475 is the European food-additive number for Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E475 used for?
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) 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 E475 safe or restricted?
E475 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as “Under monitoring” 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 E475 vegan or vegetarian?
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) 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 E475?
E475 appears in 1,648 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in cakes, pastry and sweet pastries.
- Cakes398
- Pastry123
- Sweet Pastries63
- Cake Mixes58
- Croissant45
- Muffins43
- Chocolate Candy36
- Ice Cream34
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E475 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 E475
- What is E475?
- E475 is the E-number for Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E475 used for?
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) 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 E475?
- E475 appears in 1,648 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in cakes, pastry and sweet pastries. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E475 vegan or vegetarian?
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) 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 E475 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E475 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as "Under monitoring" 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 E475 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.