Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids are emulsifiers that prevent, for example, margarine from spurting when heated. They also help trap air in pastries or ice cream. In high doses, they have a laxative effect. As with many emulsifiers, various studies carried out on mice suggest that the consumption of these additives could cause an increase in the permeability of the intestinal barrier and thus promote chronic inflammatory diseases of the intestine, increased adiposity (metabolic syndrome), and the development of diabetes. The chronic intestinal inflammation caused by these emulsifiers could promote the development of colon cancer.
Flavoured fermented milk products, spreadable fats, chewing gum, food for special medical purposes, desserts and pastries, confectionery, breakfast cereals, pastries, emulsified liqueurs, food supplements in solid form, egg-based products such as mayonnaise, etc..