Ingredient

Glyceryl Monostearate And Soy Lecithin

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These ingredients are commonly used as emulsifiers, meaning they help to mix ingredients that …

What is Glyceryl Monostearate And Soy Lecithin?

Glyceryl monostearate is a mono- and diglyceride, a type of fat that is often derived from vegetable oils. Soy lecithin is a phospholipid, typically extracted from soybeans. They are often used together in food processing.

Is Glyceryl Monostearate And Soy Lecithin vegan?

Glyceryl Monostearate And Soy Lecithin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Glyceryl Monostearate And Soy Lecithin a major allergen?

Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Glyceryl Monostearate And Soy Lecithin used for?

These ingredients are commonly used as emulsifiers, meaning they help to mix ingredients that normally wouldn't combine, like oil and water.

Is Glyceryl Monostearate And Soy Lecithin safe?

Glyceryl monostearate and soy lecithin are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

These ingredients are commonly used as emulsifiers, meaning they help to mix ingredients that normally wouldn't combine, like oil and water. This improves texture and stability in foods such as baked goods, confectionery, and processed dairy products.

Health notes

Glyceryl monostearate and soy lecithin are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these substances. At typical consumption levels, they are not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Glyceryl monostearate is not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Glyceryl Monostearate And Soy Lecithin

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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