E470a (i): Sodium salts of fatty acids
E470a (ii): Potassium salts of fatty acids
E470a (iii): Calcium salts of fatty acids
E470b: magnesium salts of fatty acids
Salts of fatty acids are mainly obtained from sources of plant origin, but fats of animal origin could also be used.
These additives perform various functions: emulsifying, stabilizing and supporting; they can also be used as a glazing agent.
The aforementioned acids are a complex of acids: stearic, oleic, palmitic and myristinic.
They can be contained in different products.
They are generally considered harmless to the health of the consumer.
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