Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E471
E471, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl monopalmitate, glyceryl monooleate, monostearin, monopalmitin, monoolein, GMS, mono- y diglicéridos de ácidos grasos
What it is
A widely used food emulsifier made of mixtures of glycerol mono-, di- and triesters of fatty acids.
Why BOTIA flags it
It flags it because it can be produced from either vegetable or animal fats, making its halal status doubtful (mashbooh) without certification.
BOTIA CAN
- Confirm the presence of E471 or its common industrial synonyms on the label.
- Activate texture, animal, and Muslim choice layers due to its multiple functions and origins.
BOTIA CANNOT
- Confirm whether the fatty acids used were derived from animal (including porcine) or vegetable fats.
- Determine the exact ratio of monoglycerides to diglycerides in the food matrix.