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Mono And Diesters

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Role in food

Manufacturers use mono and diglycerides as emulsifiers. This means they help mix ingredients that …

What it is

Mono and diglycerides are food additives made from fatty acids and glycerol. They are often produced from vegetable oils, but can also come from animal fats. They are created through a chemical process that combines these ingredients.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use mono and diglycerides as emulsifiers. This means they help mix ingredients that normally don't blend well, like oil and water. They are commonly found in baked goods, ice cream, and margarine to improve texture and stability.

Health notes

Mono and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are widely used and considered safe at typical consumption levels. International bodies like JECFA have also evaluated them. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns at levels typically found in food.

Allergen info

Mono and diglycerides are not derived from major allergens like milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Mono And Diesters

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Topco Associates, Inc. Premium Cake Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 410kcal 2.6Protein 7.7Fat 79.5Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. German Chocolate Extra Moist Deluxe Cake Mix, German Chocolate Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 385kcal 5.1Protein 7.7Fat 76.9Carbs Coffee Baking Co Famous Southern Pudding Cake, Lemon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 316kcal 3.5Protein 12.3Fat 45.6Carbs Coffee Baking Co Red Velvet Cake With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing Famous Southern Pudding Cake, Red Velvet Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Cinnamon Swirl With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing, Cinnamon Swirl Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Lemon Cake With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing, Lemon Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Chocolate Cake With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing, Chocolate Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Cream Cheese With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing Pudding Cake, Cream Cheese Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Growth Management Corporation dba Amigos/Kings Classic Biscuit & Gravy Other Deli High in sodium — 59% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 225kcal 4.4Protein 13.7Fat 21.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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