Ingredient

Less Than 2% Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides

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Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add mono- and diglycerides to foods as emulsifiers. Emulsifiers help to mix ingredients …

What is Less Than 2% Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides?

Mono- and diglycerides are a mixture of mono- and diglycerides, fats that are made from glycerol and fatty acids. They are often derived from vegetable oils, but can also come from animal fats. They are produced by heating fats and oils with glycerol.

Is Less Than 2% Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides gluten-free?

They do not contain gluten.

Is Less Than 2% Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides a major allergen?

Mono- and diglycerides are not derived from major allergens.

What is Less Than 2% Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides used for?

Manufacturers add mono- and diglycerides to foods as emulsifiers.

Is Less Than 2% Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides safe?

Mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add mono- and diglycerides to foods as emulsifiers. Emulsifiers help to mix ingredients that normally don't mix well, like oil and water. They are commonly found in baked goods, ice cream, margarine, and processed meats.

Health notes

Mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are widely used in the food supply and are not associated with significant health risks at typical consumption levels. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated them, and they are considered safe for consumption.

Allergen info

Mono- and diglycerides are not derived from major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Less Than 2% Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides

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Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken & Broccoli Pasta In A Creamy Sauce With White Chicken & Broccoli, Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken & Broccoli Bellisio Foods Inc Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken & Broccoli Pasta In A Creamy Sauce With White Chicken & Broccoli, Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken & Broccoli Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 101kcal 4.4Protein 3.5Fat 13.7Carbs Lasagna Alfredo With Broccoli & Mozzarella, Lasagna Alfredo Bellisio Foods Inc Lasagna Alfredo With Broccoli & Mozzarella, Lasagna Alfredo Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 104kcal 3.3Protein 3.7Fat 14.5Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Stuffed Pepper Casserole Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 119kcal 4.4Protein 5.3Fat 13.7Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Lasagna Alfredo With Broccoli, Lasagna Alfredo Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 127kcal 4.2Protein 5.2Fat 16.0Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Macaroni & Cheese Bake, Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 137kcal 4.4Protein 5.3Fat 17.6Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Fettuccine Alfredo Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 108kcal 3.8Protein 2.8Fat 17.4Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Wheels & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 122kcal 3.3Protein 6.1Fat 14.6Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Homestyle Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 113kcal 2.8Protein 5.6Fat 12.2Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano, Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 117kcal 3.3Protein 5.2Fat 14.6Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Shells & Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 137kcal 4.8Protein 5.3Fat 17.2Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Macaroni & Beef In Tomato Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 117kcal 5.2Protein 4.7Fat 14.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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