Interesterified Soybean With Distilled Monoglycerides Added

This ingredient is a type of fat made from soybean oil. It is created by chemically or enzymatically rearranging the fatty acids on the glycerol backbone of the oil. Distilled monoglycerides, which help with texture and stability, are often added.

Manufacturers add interesterified soybean oil to improve the texture, mouthfeel, and shelf life of foods. It functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer, helping to blend ingredients that don't normally mix, like oil and water. It is often found in baked goods such as bread, cakes, and pastries.

Interesterified soybean oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of fat, and like other fats, should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. The FDA has not set specific upper intake limits for this type of fat. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated fats and oils, but no specific evaluations for this precise ingredient are widely cited.