Comparing E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate vs E322I - Lecithin
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What is pgpr in chocolate?
PGPR (E476) is an emulsifier used in chocolate to reduce viscosity and yield stress so the melted chocolate flows and coats or molds more easily, often alongside lecithin.
Is pgpr banned in europe?
No—PGPR (E476) is approved in the EU and permitted at set maximum levels (about 0.5% in chocolate); EFSA has established an acceptable daily intake.
What is pgpr in food?
It’s a fat‑soluble emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids (often from castor or soybean oil) used to stabilize fat systems and improve texture and flow in products like chocolate, spreads, and dressings.
What is pgpr in chocolate bars?
It’s the emulsifier that helps the chocolate mass flow smoothly during manufacturing, enabling uniform texture and easier molding, sometimes allowing less cocoa butter.
What is pgpr in hershey's chocolate?
It refers to the same emulsifier added in small amounts to improve flow and processing; whether a specific Hershey’s product contains it can be seen on its ingredient list.
What is soy lecithin?
Soy lecithin is a mixture of phospholipids obtained during soybean oil refining, used as a food emulsifier and antioxidant (E322) to help oils and water mix and improve texture.
What is sunflower lecithin?
Sunflower lecithin is the same class of phospholipids extracted from sunflower seeds, used as an emulsifier/antioxidant and typically free of soy allergens.
Is sunflower lecithin bad for you?
No—regulators consider lecithin safe at typical food-use levels. Most people tolerate it well; being soy-free it has low allergy risk, though high supplemental intakes may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.
Is soy lecithin bad for you?
No—it’s approved/GRAS at normal food levels. It contains only trace soy proteins, so most people with soy allergy tolerate it, but those with severe allergies should check labels or avoid it.
Why is lecithin bad for you?
It generally isn’t—lecithin (E322) is approved in the EU and GRAS in the U.S. at normal uses. Potential downsides include rare allergic reactions from the source (e.g., soy or egg) and mild digestive symptoms at high supplemental doses.