Vegan Guide
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Ingredients and products

Is E471 vegan?

Short answer

It depends. Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids may come from plant oil or animal fat. Without a producer declaration you cannot tell.

E471 is an emulsifier in bread and ice cream. Vegan certifications usually require a plant source.

Sources

  1. Food additives — EFSA
  2. Definition of veganism — The Vegan Society

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