Is Glyceryl Monostearate a permitted additive for use in food?

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Glyceryl monostearate, also known as Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (INS 471), is listed as a permitted emulsifier under the Sixth Schedule of the Food Regulations and may be used in food under good manufacturing practice, unless otherwise prohibited by individual food standards.

Is Glyceryl Monostearate a permitted additive for use in food?

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