What Are the Ingredients in Emulsifier 472?
                                
                                
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                                Emulsifier 472 is not a single substance but a family of related food additives, known as esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, each with a slightly different composition depending on the organic acid used. This broad category of emulsifiers is produced by combining glycerol, fatty acids from plant or animal sources, and a specific organic acid like acetic, lactic, or tartaric acid.