Palm Kernel & Palm Oils And Soybean Oil Mono & Diglycerides

Mono- and diglycerides are a mixture of mono- and diglycerides, which are fats that occur naturally in foods. They are made by combining glycerol with fatty acids, often derived from vegetable oils like palm kernel, palm, and soybean oil. This process can also involve animal fats.

Manufacturers add mono- and diglycerides primarily as emulsifiers, helping to blend ingredients that normally don't mix, like oil and water. This improves texture, stability, and shelf life in a wide range of foods, including baked goods, ice cream, margarine, and candies.

Mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are a common food ingredient and are not typically associated with adverse health effects when consumed in amounts typically found in food. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated them. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns at typical consumption levels.