Propylene glycol esters of fatty acids

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

PG esters; Propanediol fatty acid ester

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Propylene glycol esters of fatty acids are formed by chemical reactions between fatty acids and propylene glycol.

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Food additive (E 477)

Emulsifier

Propylene glycol esters of fatty acids support the effect of other emulsifiers by influencing the crystal form of fats.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer