Is Magnesium Salts of Fatty Acids vegan?

Magnesium Salts of Fatty Acids

Unconfirmed

E470b refers to magnesium salts of fatty acids, used as emulsifiers and anti-caking agents. The fatty acids can be sourced from either animal fats or vegetable oils. Magnesium stearate is the most common example.

Also known as Magnesium fatty acid salts, Magnesium laurate, Magnesium palmitate, Magnesium stearate
E number E470b
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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