Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-6 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Whipping surfactant giving airy structure and uniform crumb texture to commercial sponge cakes.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved cake aeration emulsifier
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA approved bakery emulsifier
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
ADI 25 mg/kg bw
Commonly Found Foods
Sponge cakesswiss rollswhipped frostings
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Egg white powder✓ Soy lecithin
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