INS 471 is a family of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, used as emulsifiers. They help oil and water mix smoothly so the texture of bread, biscuits, ice cream, and chocolate stays uniform instead of separating or going grainy. Veg status depends on the source the manufacturer uses and is permitted by FSSAI for specified food categories.
INS 471 is a family of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, used as emulsifiers. They help oil and water mix smoothly so the texture of bread, biscuits, ice cream, and chocolate stays uniform instead of separating or going grainy.
Brands add it because it keeps soft loaves soft for longer, stops fat blooming on chocolate, and gives ice cream a creamier mouthfeel. It is one of the most common emulsifiers on Indian bakery and confectionery packs.
INS 471 commonly shows up on Indian packets in these categories:
INS 471 is made from fats and oils, which can be plant-based (palm, soy, sunflower, coconut) or animal-based (beef tallow, lard). Indian manufacturers typically use vegetable oils, but the pack rarely specifies the source. The Indian veg/non-veg dot logo on the package is the practical signal: a green dot means the brand has declared a non-animal source. If you are strict vegetarian, jain, or vegan and the green dot is absent, contact the brand to confirm.
FSSAI: Permitted by FSSAI as an emulsifier and stabiliser for specified food categories under Schedule I of the FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations 2011, with category-specific upper limits.
JECFA: ADI 'not limited' established by JECFA in 1973, the modern equivalent of 'not specified'. EFSA's 2017 re-evaluation also concluded there was no need for a numerical ADI at typical use levels.
On packets, in recipes, and in conversation, INS 471 is also called:
Last verified: 2026-04-29.
This page covers INS 471 one additive at a time. To check a full packet's ingredient list against the same FSSAI / JECFA / EFSA-cited dataset, use the Indian Food Ingredient Checker - paste the whole list and get a per-item verdict plus a composite tone (clear / watch / flag / incomplete).