Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-6 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Castor-bean derived surfactant dramatically reducing chocolate yield value; enables cheaper thin chocolate coatings.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved chocolate viscosity reducer
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS for confectionery coatings
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA established ADI of 25 mg/kg bw
Commonly Found Foods
Mass-market chocolate candyice cream chocolate shells
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Pure cocoa butter✓ Soy lecithin
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