Additives · Emulsifier
Acetylated mono- and diglycerides (E472a)
An emulsifier used in shortenings and coatings.
Where it's restricted
US (FDA)Allowed
EUAllowed
TexasWarning label requiredfrom 2027-01-01
LouisianaWarning label requiredfrom 2028-01-01
What each rule says, with sources
- US (FDA): Allowed FDA allows them. Source
- EU: Allowed On the EU's list of approved additives as E472a. (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008) Source
- Texas: Warning label required from 2027-01-01 Labels developed on or after January 1, 2027 must warn that the product contains an ingredient not recommended for consumption in Australia, Canada, the EU or the UK. (SB 25 (2025)) Source
- Louisiana: Warning label required from 2028-01-01 Products containing it must carry a QR code disclosure from January 1, 2028. (SB 14, Act 463 (2025)) Source
Also listed on labels as: Acetylated Monoglycerides, Acetylated Mono and Diglycerides, Acetylated Esters of Mono and Diglycerides, Acetylated Mono- and Diglycerides.
Products that list it
836 products in USDA's label data name Acetylated mono- and diglycerides in their ingredients.
Cookies & Biscuits (163)Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes (134)Snack, Energy & Granola Bars (84)Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes (79)Pasta Dinners (75)Processed Cereal Products (49)Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings (28)Candy (24)
- Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original Kraft · Pasta Dinners · lab tested · 3 package sizes
- Tiramisu Daily Chef · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 4 additives banned somewhere
- Pineapple Svenhard's · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Cookie Kit Cookies & Biscuits · 7 additives banned somewhere
- Cookie Kit Easter Basket · Cookies & Biscuits · 6 additives banned somewhere
- Cheese Horns Svenhard's · Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries · 2 additives banned somewhere
- 8 Fruit Horns Svenhard's · Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries · 5 additives banned somewhere
- Tiramisu Cake Artisan Fresh · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 4 additives banned somewhere
- Cottage Cheese Darigold · Cheese · 2 package sizes
- 8 Raisin-ettes Svenhard's · Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Horns A Plenty Svenhard's · Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries · 3 additives banned somewhere
- Cottage Cheese Schroeder · Cheese · 1 additive banned somewhere