Mono & Diglycerides And Sodium Silicoaluminate
What is Mono & Diglycerides And Sodium Silicoaluminate?
Mono- and diglycerides are fats that are made from glycerol and fatty acids, often derived from plant oils. Sodium silicoaluminate is an anti-caking agent made from sodium, silicon, and aluminum. It is synthetically produced.
Is Mono & Diglycerides And Sodium Silicoaluminate gluten-free?
Gluten is not present.
Is Mono & Diglycerides And Sodium Silicoaluminate a major allergen?
Mono- and diglycerides can be derived from soy or other allergens, but are not considered major allergens themselves.
What is Mono & Diglycerides And Sodium Silicoaluminate used for?
Mono- and diglycerides act as emulsifiers, helping to blend oil and water in foods like baked goods and ice cream.
Is Mono & Diglycerides And Sodium Silicoaluminate safe?
Mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Mono- and diglycerides act as emulsifiers, helping to blend oil and water in foods like baked goods and ice cream. Sodium silicoaluminate is an anti-caking agent, preventing powders from clumping in products like spice mixes and powdered beverages.
Health notes
Mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Sodium silicoaluminate is also permitted by the FDA as an anti-caking agent. Both are common food ingredients and are not associated with significant health concerns when consumed at typical levels. JECFA has evaluated mono- and diglycerides and set an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Mono- and diglycerides can be derived from soy or other allergens, but are not considered major allergens themselves. Sodium silicoaluminate is not a major allergen. Gluten is not present.
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