Glyceryl-lacto Esters And Fatty Acids
What is Glyceryl-lacto Esters And Fatty Acids?
Glyceryl-lacto esters and fatty acids are emulsifiers made from vegetable oils and lactic acid. They help blend ingredients that normally don't mix, like oil and water, creating smoother textures in food products.
Is Glyceryl-lacto Esters And Fatty Acids gluten-free?
Gluten-free.
Is Glyceryl-lacto Esters And Fatty Acids a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Glyceryl-lacto Esters And Fatty Acids used for?
Manufacturers add these ingredients to improve the texture and shelf life of baked goods like cakes and cupcakes.
Is Glyceryl-lacto Esters And Fatty Acids safe?
Glyceryl-lacto esters and fatty acids are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add these ingredients to improve the texture and shelf life of baked goods like cakes and cupcakes. They act as emulsifiers, ensuring a uniform consistency and preventing ingredients from separating.
Health notes
Glyceryl-lacto esters and fatty acids are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated similar emulsifiers, generally finding them safe for consumption at typical levels. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming foods containing these ingredients at normal levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Gluten-free.
Foods that contain Glyceryl-lacto Esters And Fatty Acids
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Carlo's Bakery Lackawanna LLC
Vanilla Rainbow Cake, Vanilla Rainbow
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving
419kcal
2.9Protein
22.9Fat
53.3Carbs
Carlo's Bakery Lackawanna LLC
Black & White Cake, Black & White
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving
404kcal
3.0Protein
20.2Fat
53.5Carbs
SureGreen Mulch, LLC
Chocolate Three Desserts In One Cake, Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 68% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving
377kcal
4.6Protein
18.5Fat
49.2Carbs
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