Ingredient

Polyglycerol Monostearate

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Role in food

This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water in foods. …

What it is

Polyglycerol monostearate is a food additive made from glycerol and stearic acid. Stearic acid is a fatty acid that can come from animal or vegetable sources. Glycerol is a sugar alcohol. The two are chemically combined to create the emulsifier.

Why it's used

This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water in foods. This improves texture and stability. It is often found in baked goods like cakes and cupcakes, as well as frozen desserts.

Health notes

Polyglycerol monostearate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It has been evaluated by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and both have found it safe for use. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Polyglycerol monostearate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Polyglycerol Monostearate

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Raspberry Lemon Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 355kcal 2.6Protein 17.1Fat 50Carbs Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC Creative Occasions, Lemon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 392kcal 2.5Protein 19.0Fat 53.2Carbs Patti's Good Life Caramel Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 476kcal 2.4Protein 30.5Fat 47.6Carbs Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC Flourless Gluten Free White Cake Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 390kcal 2.6Protein 16.9Fat 57.1Carbs Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC Three Layer Moist Chocolate Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 382kcal 4.0Protein 17.1Fat 54.0Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Rich Cream Cheese Chocolate Flavored Three Layers Of Chocolate Cake Filled With Chocolate Buttercream And Topped With A Rich Cream Cheese Buttercream Icing, Rich Cream Cheese Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 62% DV per serving 416kcal 2.6Protein 23.4Fat 50.6Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Ultimate Chocolate Ganache Flavored Three Layers Of Chocolate Cake Filled With Chocolate Buttercream And Topped With Chocolate Ganache, Ultimate Chocolate Ganache Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 68% DV per serving 405kcal 2.5Protein 20.2Fat 54.4Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chocolate Blackout Cake, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 416kcal 2.6Protein 20.8Fat 55.8Carbs BJ's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands Triple Layer Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake, Triple Layer Chocolate Cream Cheese Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 402kcal 3.7Protein 21.9Fat 48.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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