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Acetylated Monoglycerides

What are Acetylated Monoglycerides?

Acetylated monoglyceride or diglycerides are an emulsifier manufactured by the interesterification of edible fats with triacetin in the presence of catalysts or by the direct acetylation of edible monoglycerides with acetic anhydride without the use of catalysts. [1]

It is used as a protective coating for meat products, nuts and fruits to improve their appearance, texture and shelf life. [1]

History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Acetylated Monoglycerides


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Acetylated Monoglycerides".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources, Plant Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)

References
  1. Acetylated Monoglyceride - Food Ingredient

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Acetylated Diglycerides

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  • 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 SearchAugust 24, 2009 @ 6:45 AM

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