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Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate

What is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR)?

Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR) is an emulsifier made from castor beans. It reduces the viscosity of chocolate so it will allow the chocolate to melt faster while in your mouth. It is also used to lower the fat content in chocolate. [1]

Is PGPR Natural or Artificial?

"Some manufacturers are now using PGPR, an artificial emulsifier derived from castor oil that allows them to reduce the amount of cocoa butter while maintaining the same mouthfeel." [2]



History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Artificial

References
  1. PGPR - Wikipedia
  2. Chocolate Museum

Aliases (Also Known As)


 PGPR

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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