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Monoglycerides

What are Monoglycerides?

Monoglycerides also known as monoacylglycerol is a glyceride that consists of one fatty acid chain covalently bonded to a glycerol molecule through an ester linkage. [1]

Uses

Mono- and Diglycerides are commonly added to commercial food products in small quantities. They act as emulsifiers, helping to mix ingredients such as oil and water that would not otherwise blend well. [1]

Disputes

Monoacylglycerols can be formed by both industrial chemical and biological processes. The commercial source may be either animal (cow- or hog-derived) or vegetable, and they may be synthetically made as well. [1]


History

Unknown

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Products containing Monoglycerides


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Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources, Plant Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)

References
  1. Monoglyceride - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Distilled Monoglyceride
Distilled Monoglycerides
Distilled Vegetable Monoglycerides
Ester Of Monoglycerides
Monoglyceride
Phosphated Monoglycerides
Soybean Monoglyceride
Succinylate Monoglycerides
Succinylated Monoglycerides
Vegetable Monoglycerides

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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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