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E476

Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR)

Castor-oil emulsifier that thins melted chocolate.

LOW RISKPenalty−1 ptsFSANZPERMITTEDBanned in—
FILE · E476
Low riskFiltr penalty−1 pts
ISSUED · 06.2026
01 / 04What it is

E476 in plain English

Castor-oil emulsifier that thins melted chocolate.

02 / 04Why it's used

It holds oil and water together.

To hold oil and water together — the workhorse of creamy textures, smooth sauces, stable mayonnaises and long-life ice cream.

emulsifier
03 / 04Health concerns

Mild controversy, nothing pressing.

Mild controversy; generally fine at typical dietary exposure.

04 / 04Regulatory status

How the world's regulators rule

Australia · FSANZ
Permitted
Banned jurisdictions
None recorded
Filtr risk tier
Low risk
Filtr score penalty
−1 points
Category
Emulsifier