Is Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids vegetarian?

E475 consists of polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, used as nonionic emulsifiers in food and cosmetics. They are produced by esterifying polymerised glycerol with fatty acids from animal or vegetable sources. They help stabilise emulsions and improve texture in food products.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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