Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids (E477)
Updated October 2, 2026
Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids (E477) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 777 products in our database, 333 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E477
- E-number
- E477
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 777 products (333 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids.
Popular products with Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids and score Nutri-Score A–C.
How to spot Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids?
In our database, Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids most often appears in cakes, cake mixes, pastries and dehydrated beverages.
How many products contain Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids?
777 published products on Foodmetria list Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids, including 333 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.