What are the sources of INS 471?
                                
                                
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                                INS 471, commonly known as mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, is a ubiquitous food emulsifier found in many processed foods, from baked goods to ice cream. Composed of glycerol and fatty acids, the specific sources of INS 471 can be either plant-based or animal-derived, a fact that is often not indicated on a product's ingredient list.