Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472B)
Updated October 2, 2026
Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472B) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 1,996 products in our database, 20 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E472B
- E-number
- E472B
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 1,996 products (20 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids.
Popular products with Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
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NOVA 4 Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids on a label
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids?
In our database, Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids most often appears in cakes, dairy mousses, liégeois and dairy desserts.
How many products contain Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids?
1,996 published products on Foodmetria list Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, including 20 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.