Is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate vegetarian?
Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate
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. While ricinoleic acid itself is plant-derived (from castor beans), the glycerol component may come from animal or plant sources, making overall vegan status dependent on the production pathway.
| Also known as | 235783-76-3, PGPR, Polyglycerol esters of polycondensed fatty acids of castor oil, Polyglycerol polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate |
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| INCI name | Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate |
| E number | E476 |
| INS number | 476 |
| CAS number | 29894-35-7 |
| CosIng ID | 98171 |
| Last reviewed | 14 July 2026 |
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