Ingredient

Mono & Diesters

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Role in food
Manufacturers add mono- and diglycerides to foods to help mix oil and water, a …

What it is

Mono- and diglycerides are a mixture of mono- and diglycerides, which are types of fats. They are made by reacting fats and oils with glycerol. These fats and oils can come from plant or animal sources.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add mono- and diglycerides to foods to help mix oil and water, a process called emulsification. This helps improve the texture and consistency of many baked goods, like cakes, cookies, and pastries. They can also help keep products fresh longer.

Health notes

Mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are common in the diet and are not associated with adverse health effects at typical consumption levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has also evaluated them.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Mono & Diesters

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SWEET P'S BAKE SHOP Banana Sliced Creme Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 267kcal 4.4Protein 7.8Fat 46.7Carbs SWEET P'S BAKE SHOP Cinn-A-Butter Sliced Creme Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 311kcal 4.4Protein 17.8Fat 31.1Carbs DIERBERGS Mini Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 400kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 43.3Carbs Chocolate Sugar-Free Mini-Muffins, Chocolate Olson's Baking Company, LLC Chocolate Sugar-Free Mini-Muffins, Chocolate Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 286kcal 3.6Protein 16.1Fat 35.7Carbs Olson's Baking Company, LLC Ann Marie's, Sugar Free Muffins, Banana Nut, Banana Nut Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 298kcal 5.3Protein 17.5Fat 40.4Carbs Olson's Baking Company, LLC Ann Marie's, Sugar Free Mini Muffins, Blueberry, Blueberry Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 321kcal 3.6Protein 16.1Fat 46.4Carbs Olson's Baking Company, LLC Banana Nut Mini Muffins Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 321kcal 7.1Protein 17.9Fat 42.9Carbs Olson's Baking Company, LLC Mini-Muffins, Pumpkin Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 304kcal 4.3Protein 17.4Fat 39.1Carbs Olson's Baking Company, LLC Olson's Baking Company, Old Fashioned Butter Pound Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 325kcal 5Protein 20Fat 32.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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