E472f — Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides
E472f (Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides), a emulsifier, is rated "watch": fine in moderation. A mixed-modification emulsifier in baked goods and confectionery. EFSA-cleared; part of the broader emulsifier-microbiome watch list.
What is Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides?
Mono- and diglycerides modified with both acetic and tartaric acids. Used in some baked goods and dessert products to combine the properties of E472a and E472d.
What does it do to the body?
Your body breaks it into common fatty acids, glycerol, and small organic acids. No specific safety concerns identified.
What regulators say
EFSA's 2017 evaluation found no safety concern. Less commonly used than other E472 variants.
Risk rating: Watch
Mixed evidence or a specific concern (gut, allergy, or contested safety data). Not alarming, but worth keeping an eye on rather than eating without limit.