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Is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate vegan?

Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate

Vegan

An emulsifier produced from polymerised castor oil (ricinoleic acid) and polyglycerol, both derived from plant sources. It is widely used in chocolate production to reduce viscosity and as an emulsifier in food.

Also known as PGPR, Polyglycerol esters of polycondensed fatty acids of castor oil, Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
E number E476
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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