E477 · INS 477Sometimes animal

Propylene glycol esters of fatty acids

Common US / international name: propylene glycol esters of fatty acids

Origin: Emulsifier and whipping aid.
What it depends on: Depends on plant versus animal fatty acids used in manufacture.
Where it typically appears: Cake mixes, whipped toppings, shortenings.
Product groups: Bakery, Sweets
Source: EU Reg. No 1333/2008 Annex II; Codex CAC/GL 36-1989; Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (ODbL). As of September 1, 2026