Is e472 (esters of mono/diglycerides) vegan?

? Ambiguous
It depends: e472 (esters of mono/diglycerides) can be plant- or animal-derived depending on the manufacturer. E471 derivatives, plant or animal origin.

Where does it come from?

E471 derivatives, plant or animal origin. The whole E472a-f family shares E471's ambiguity: without certification, the fat source is unknowable.

Vegan alternatives
Certified vegan products

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