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Emulsifier

E470a (salts of fatty acids): what it is, its sources, vegan or not

Q: What other names does E470a have on a label?

On a label, E470a can also appear as “INS 470a”, “Emulsifier (470a)”, “Emulsifier (E470a)” or “Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids”. Any of these on a pack means E470a. The checker reads them all.

E470a can come from plant oils or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Vegetarian and vegan profiles get Heads up: source not stated.

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By Bravoora teamUpdated 13 October 2026Sources checked 20 September 20264 sourcesHow we check

Heads up

for a vegan profile

E470a=source not stated

What is E470a?

E470a (salts of fatty acids) is an emulsifier, an additive that keeps oil and water mixed in a food.

What is E470a made from?

Plant oils
Animal fat

Is E470a vegan?

Heads up. Source not stated. E470a can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

Bravoora is a calorie tracker and ingredient checker app. Scan a pack, a supplement or a skincare label and it answers for each person on your plan.

What the app says to each profile, and the reason it shows.

VeganHeads upSource not stated. E470a can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

VegetarianHeads upSource not stated. E470a can come from plant oils or animal fat. One of those comes from a slaughtered animal, and the pack does not have to say which.

What other names does E470a have on a label?

Any of these on a pack means E470a. The checker reads them all.

E470aE 470aE-470aINS 470aEmulsifier (470a)Emulsifier (E470a)Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids

What would change the answer for E470a?

A pack that says “from plant oils” gives Fits you; one that says “from animal fat” gives Not for you. A list that is cut off or unreadable gets Needs one more scan.