Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids
Function: Emulsifier
E471 is the European food-additive number for Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS -E471- refers to a food additive composed of diglycerides and monoglycerides which is used as an emulsifier.
What is E471 used for?
Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471) 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 E471 safe or restricted?
E471 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 E471 vegan or vegetarian?
Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471) 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 E471?
E471 appears in 105,773 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in ice cream, pastry and cakes.
- Ice Cream11,201
- Pastry7,522
- Cakes6,490
- White Bread2,780
- Sandwiches2,228
- Brioche1,952
- Chocolate Candy1,852
- Sweet Pastries1,825
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E471 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 E471
- What is E471?
- E471 is the E-number for Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS -E471- refers to a food additive composed of diglycerides and monoglycerides which is used as an emulsifier.
- What is E471 used for?
- Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471) 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 E471?
- E471 appears in 105,773 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in ice cream, pastry and cakes. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E471 vegan or vegetarian?
- Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471) 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 E471 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E471 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 E471 — 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.