PGPR

Definición

An emulsifier made from castor oil that is used in candy as a cheaper alternative to cocoa butter and helps reduce the thickness of the chocolate.

También conocido como

Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, E476, Glyceran esters of condensed castor oil fatty acids, Polyglycerol esters of polycondensed fatty acids from castor oil, Condensed castor oil esters

Impacto en la salud

The studies currently done on PGPR have not uncovered any known harmful effects of consuming PGPR in humans or animals.

Fuentes

• Human studies on polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR)

  Pub Med

• Assessment of the carcinogenic potential of polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) in rats and mice

  Pub Med

• Re-evaluation of polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E 475) as a food additive

  Pub Med

Productos que contienen PGPR

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The Hershey Company

Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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Hershey's

Hershey's Milk Chocolate

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Nestle Usa Inc.

Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink Tablets