Ingredient

Mono & Dyglycerides

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Role in food
Manufacturers add mono- and diglycerides to foods to help mix ingredients that don't normally …

What it is

Mono- and diglycerides are a type of fat that can be made from animal or plant sources. They are produced by combining glycerol with fatty acids, often derived from vegetable oils like soybean or canola, or animal fats.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add mono- and diglycerides to foods to help mix ingredients that don't normally mix well, such as oil and water. This helps improve texture, smoothness, and shelf life in products like baked goods, ice cream, and margarine.

Health notes

In the U.S., mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are a common food additive and are considered safe when consumed in typical amounts. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated them, and EFSA has also assessed their safety.

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 & Dyglycerides

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Bill Knapp's, LLC Old-Fashioned Cinnamon-Sugar Dunkers Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 329kcal 5.9Protein 8.8Fat 58.8Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Old-Fashioned Nutty Dunkers Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 459kcal 2.7Protein 21.6Fat 54.0Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Double-Glazed Dunkers Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 243kcal 5.4Protein 5.4Fat 48.6Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Maple Glazed Doughnut Holes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 411kcal 2.9Protein 20.5Fat 58.6Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Dunker Doughnuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 382kcal 2.9Protein 13.2Fat 61.8Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Old-Fashioned Double Glazed Dunker Doughnuts, Double Glazed Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 382kcal 2.9Protein 13.2Fat 61.8Carbs Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Sugar Dunker Doughnuts, Cinnamon Sugar Bill Knapp's, LLC Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Sugar Dunker Doughnuts, Cinnamon Sugar Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 382kcal 2.9Protein 13.2Fat 61.8Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Old-Fashioned Glazed Doughnut Holes, Glazed Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 380kcal 2.7Protein 19.0Fat 54.4Carbs Coconut Cream Candy, Coconut D. L. Geary Brewing Co., Inc. Coconut Cream Candy, Coconut Candy High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 333kcal 0Protein 4.2Fat 75Carbs Nash Finch Company Nutty Donut Holes, Nutty Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 400kcal 6.7Protein 20Fat 60Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Shortbread Crumb Dunkers, Shortbread Crumb Cookies & Biscuits 412kcal 2.9Protein 17.6Fat 61.8Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Old-Fashioned Nutty Doughnut Holes, Old-Fashioned Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 411kcal 6.1Protein 18.4Fat 55.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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