Ingredient

Polyglycerol Esters

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Role in food

Polyglycerol esters act as emulsifiers, helping to mix ingredients that normally don't blend well, …

What it is

Polyglycerol esters are made from glycerol, a sugar alcohol, and fatty acids, which are fats. They are produced by combining glycerol molecules together and then reacting them with fatty acids. This process creates a versatile ingredient used in food manufacturing.

Why it's used

Polyglycerol esters act as emulsifiers, helping to mix ingredients that normally don't blend well, like oil and water. They improve texture and stability in baked goods, shortenings, and dairy products. You'll often find them in cakes, cookies, and frostings.

Health notes

In the U.S., polyglycerol esters are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as emulsifiers. They are typically consumed in small amounts as part of processed foods. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated similar substances, and they are permitted for use in many regions. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Polyglycerol esters are not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Polyglycerol Esters

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Kellogg Company US Pringles Crisps Fat Free Sour Cream & Onion 5.43Oz Chips/Crisps/Snack Mixes - Natural/Extruded (Shelf Stable) —kcal 5.7Protein 1.1Fat 52.4Carbs LUXURY BAKERY Luxury Bakery, Chocolate Palmiers Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 538kcal 3.9Protein 30.8Fat 57.7Carbs BETTY CROCKER Shimmering Red Glitter Icing, Shimmering Red Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 400kcal 0Protein 20Fat 60Carbs LUXURY BAKERY Luxury Bakery, Chocolate Palmiers Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 538kcal 3.9Protein 30.8Fat 57.7Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Strawberry Gelatin Mix Edible Bricks Stickers, Strawberry Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts High in added sugars — 80% DV per serving 370kcal 6.5Protein 0Fat 87.0Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Lemon Gelatin Mix And Edible Sunshine Stickers, Lemon Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts High in added sugars — 80% DV per serving 370kcal 6.5Protein 0Fat 87.0Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix And Edible Mud Stickers, Chocolate Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 357kcal 0Protein 0Fat 89.3Carbs

Kraft Heinz Foods Company Berry Blue Gelatin Mix And Edible Ocean Stickers, Berry Blue Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts High in added sugars — 80% DV per serving 370kcal 6.5Protein 0Fat 89.1Carbs Celebration Elegant Desserts, LLC Buttercreme Icing & Vanilla Cake Layers Mermaid Cake With Mermaid Magic, Buttercreme Icing & Vanilla Cake Layers Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 375kcal 2.5Protein 17.5Fat 55Carbs James Skinner Baking Company Crunch Danish, Berry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 320kcal 6Protein 14Fat 46Carbs Signature Brands LLC Cupcake Icing Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 429kcal 0Protein 20Fat 65.7Carbs Signature Brands LLC Decorating Cupcake Icing, Sunset Orange Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 429kcal 0Protein 20Fat 65.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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