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Is Ammonium Phosphatides vegan?

Ammonium Phosphatides

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Ammonium phosphatides are emulsifiers (E442) derived from ammoniated phosphatidic acids, typically sourced from rapeseed oil or other vegetable oils. They are used primarily in chocolate manufacture as a cocoa butter substitute emulsifier.

Also known as Ammoniated phosphatidic acid, Rapeseed lecithin ammonium salt, YN emulsifier
E number E442
INS number 442
Last verified 23 August 2026

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