Comparing E472C - Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids vs E484 - Stearyl citrate

Overview

E472C - Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472c) are food emulsifiers that help oil and water mix and stay stable. Made from citric acid, glycerol, and edible fats and oils, they also act as stabilisers and can protect flavors by binding trace metals. You’ll find them in baked goods, spreads, sauces, and some drinks.

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E484 - Stearyl citrate

Stearyl citrate (E484) is a fat-soluble ester of citric acid used in small amounts to help keep oils and fats stable. It works mainly as an antioxidant, emulsifier, and metal-binding agent in fatty foods.

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Synonyms
E472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E484
Stearyl citrate
Functions
emulsifiersequestrantstabilizer
antioxidantemulsifiersequestrant
Origins
Plant
Animal
Microbiological
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Plant
Animal
Microbiological
Synthetic
Products

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  1. How many hours live the lenovo e484 battery?

    E484 refers to the food additive stearyl citrate, not a Lenovo battery; it’s used in foods as an emulsifier, antioxidant, and sequestrant.

  2. What does e484 mean in putty?

    On food labels, E484 denotes stearyl citrate, an emulsifier/antioxidant; it’s unrelated to PuTTY error codes.

  3. What is stearyl/octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer?

    A cosmetic ingredient (a crosslinked citrate ester) used for texture and oil control; it’s distinct from the food additive E484 (stearyl citrate), which is a simpler citrate ester used as an emulsifier/sequestrant in foods.

  4. What is the e number of stearyl citrate?

    E484.

  5. What is the melt point of stearyl citrate?

    There is no single, well-established melting point for stearyl citrate (E484); commercial grades have a softening/melting range that varies by composition and supplier specification.

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