Lactylic Oleate
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What it is
Lactylic oleate is a food ingredient made from lactic acid and oleic acid. Oleic acid is a fatty acid found in many animal and vegetable fats. Lactic acid is produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates.
Why it's used
Lactylic oleate is used as an emulsifier in baked goods. Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water mix together smoothly. This helps create a consistent texture and appearance in products like cakes, cupcakes, and breads.
Health notes
In the United States, lactylic oleate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated similar compounds. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming lactylic oleate at typical levels found in food.
Allergen info
Lactylic oleate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Lactylic Oleate
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Ne-Mo's Bakery, Inc.
Strawberry Cake With Cream Cheese Icing, Strawberry
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving
376kcal
3.5Protein
18.8Fat
48.2Carbs
Labree's Bakery Inc
5" Dl Strawberry Shortcake Cake, Strawberry Shortcake
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving
379kcal
2.3Protein
17.2Fat
54.0Carbs