E-number  · E477

E477 — Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids

Emulsifier. Same fatty-acid source question as E471.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E477 is propylene glycol esters of fatty acids. The propylene glycol is synthetic; the fatty acid varies.

What to do

Same consideration as E471. Default plant in modern UK.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database