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Glycerides

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Glycerides is a emulsifier — Emulsifying and defoaming additives for bakery, beverages, ice cream

Also: Monoglycerides, Diglycerides, Monosodium Glycerides

What it does

Emulsifying and defoaming additives for bakery, beverages, ice cream

Where you'll see it

Bakery products, ice cream, chewing gum, shortening, lard, oleomargarine

What the research says

Diglycerides on FDA list of food additives to be studied for possible mutagenic, teratogenic, subacute, and reproductive effects.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: Diglycerides on FDA list for study

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the diglycerides are on the FDA list of food additives to be studied for possible mutagenic, teratogenic, subacute, and reproductive effects