Lactic acid esters of mono/diglycerides
Other names LACTEM, E472B
Lactic acid esters of mono/diglycerides: low in salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateLow
An emulsifier from lactic acid and fats, used in whipped and aerated products. No salicylate relation.
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
E472b is built from lactic acid and fats, and lactic acid is a fermentation acid your own muscles also make - it has no molecular relationship to lactose. The word on the label is the only thing the two share.
Sources· 2
- Regulation (EU) No 231/2012, purity criteria for food additives
- Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Lactic acid esters of mono/diglycerides affect?
Lactic acid esters of mono/diglycerides is notable for salicylate. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, histamine, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, nickel and oxalates.
Does Lactic acid esters of mono/diglycerides contain salicylate?
Lactic acid esters of mono/diglycerides contains only low levels of salicylate. An emulsifier from lactic acid and fats, used in whipped and aerated products. No salicylate relation. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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