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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 the status is “depends”.

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

Do not guess from the colour of the product.

Sources

  1. Food additives
  2. Definition of veganism

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