Ingredient

Mono-and Diglycerides With Citric Acid

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Unknown
Not yet classified by editors
Allergen
No
Role in food
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to keep ingredients mixed together in foods …

What is Mono-and Diglycerides With Citric Acid?

Mono- and diglycerides are fats that are made by combining glycerol with fatty acids. Citric acid is a weak organic acid. When combined, they form an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water.

Is Mono-and Diglycerides With Citric Acid a major allergen?

Mono- and diglycerides are typically derived from vegetable oils or animal fats.

What is Mono-and Diglycerides With Citric Acid used for?

This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to keep ingredients mixed together in foods like baked goods, ice cream, and confections.

Is Mono-and Diglycerides With Citric Acid safe?

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

Why it's used

This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to keep ingredients mixed together in foods like baked goods, ice cream, and confections. It can also improve texture and shelf life.

Health notes

Mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are common in the diet because they are also found in many foods naturally. JECFA has evaluated mono- and diglycerides and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). Citric acid is also GRAS. EFSA has evaluated citric acid and found it safe.

Allergen info

Mono- and diglycerides are typically derived from vegetable oils or animal fats. Citric acid is usually derived from corn. Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Mono-and Diglycerides With Citric Acid

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Cookie Topco Associates, Inc. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Cookie Crusts & Dough High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 469kcal 3.1Protein 25Fat 59.4Carbs The Original Caramel Apple!, The Original Peanut Affy Tapple L.L.C. The Original Caramel Apple!, The Original Peanut Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 193kcal 5.3Protein 8.8Fat 24.6Carbs The Original Caramel Apple Affy Tapple L.L.C. The Original Caramel Apple Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 121kcal 1.0Protein 2.0Fat 25.2Carbs The Original Caramel Apples With Apple Pie Crust Bits, The Original Caramel Affy Tapple L.L.C. The Original Caramel Apples With Apple Pie Crust Bits, The Original Caramel Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 175kcal 1.8Protein 4.4Fat 33.3Carbs The Original Caramel Apple! Rainbow Sprinkles, Original Caramel Apple! Affy Tapple L.L.C. The Original Caramel Apple! Rainbow Sprinkles, Original Caramel Apple! Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 158kcal 0Protein 2.6Fat 35.1Carbs The Original Caramel Apple! Affy Tapple L.L.C. The Original Caramel Apple! Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 175kcal 0Protein 2.6Fat 35.1Carbs Assorted Chocolates, Pecan Crown, Coconut, Caramel, Peanut Butter Cup Whitman's Candies, Inc. Assorted Chocolates, Pecan Crown, Coconut, Caramel, Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 500kcal 6.2Protein 28.1Fat 59.4Carbs Peanut Butter Covered In Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter Russell Stover Candies Inc. Peanut Butter Covered In Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter Candy High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 558kcal 11.6Protein 34.9Fat 51.2Carbs Assorted Milk & Dark Chocolates, Caramel, Nut Caramel, Pecan Delight, Peanut Cluster, Strawberry Cream, Truffle, Cashew Cluster, Toffee Russell Stover Candies Inc. Assorted Milk & Dark Chocolates, Caramel, Nut Caramel, Pecan Delight, Peanut Cluster, Strawberry Cream, Truffle, Cashew Cluster, Toffee Chocolate High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 455kcal 6.1Protein 24.2Fat 57.6Carbs Pistachio Delight, Pistachio Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Pistachio Delight, Pistachio Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 136kcal 0.9Protein 3.6Fat 26.4Carbs Assorted Chocolates Whitman's Candies, Inc. Assorted Chocolates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 465kcal 4.7Protein 23.3Fat 67.4Carbs Sugar Free Assorted Fine Chocolate Candies, Assorted Russell Stover Candies Inc. Sugar Free Assorted Fine Chocolate Candies, Assorted Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 422kcal 4.4Protein 28.9Fat 57.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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