Is Magnesium Salts of Fatty Acids vegetarian?
Magnesium Salts of Fatty Acids
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Vegan
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 | E 470, E470, INS 470, Magnesium dipalmitate, Magnesium fatty acid salts, Magnesium laurate, Magnesium palmitate |
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| INCI name | Magnesium Salts of Fatty Acids |
| E number | E470b |
| INS number | 470b |
| CAS number | 4040-48-6 |
| EC number | 223-727-7 |
| CosIng ID | 91658 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
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