Additives
Methyl Glucoside-Coconut Oil Ester (E489): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Emulsifier
An emulsifier and surface-active agent made by esterifying methyl glucoside with coconut-oil fatty acids. It hydrolyses to methyl glucoside and coconut fatty acids and shows no toxicity at use levels. The US FDA authorises it under 21 CFR 172.816.
- Category
- Emulsifier
- Typically used in
- Emulsifier and surface-active agent in processed foods.
- Regulatory status
- Not authorised in the EU; permitted in the US under 21 CFR 172.816. Codex INS 489.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- US FDA eCFR (2024) — 21 CFR 172.816 Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-172/subpart-I/section-172.816
Products
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