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E470a · INS 470aSometimes animal

Salts of fatty acids

Common US / international name: sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids

Origin
Anticaking and release agents from fatty acid salts.
What it depends on
Stearates and related salts follow the fat source: plant or animal.
Where it typically appears
Powdered foods, chewing gum, tablet supplements, confectionery.
Product groups
Sweets, Other
Source
EU Reg. No 1333/2008 Annex II; Codex CAC/GL 36-1989; Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (ODbL). As of September 1, 2026