Glycerides
Level 3 — ContestedIn 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