Ingredient

Propylene Glycol Monoester

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Role in food
It is used as an emulsifier in foods, helping to mix ingredients that normally …

What it is

Propylene glycol monoester is a substance made from propylene glycol and fatty acids, which can come from plant or animal sources. It is produced through a chemical process called esterification.

Why it's used

It is used as an emulsifier in foods, helping to mix ingredients that normally don't blend well, like oil and water. This helps create a smoother texture and prevents separation in products such as ice cream, baked goods, and frostings.

Health notes

In the U.S., propylene glycol monoester is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Propylene glycol monoester is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Propylene Glycol Monoester

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Harris-Teeter Inc. Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 167kcal 4.5Protein 5.3Fat 22.7Carbs WEIS Weis, Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 429kcal 4.8Protein 16.7Fat 66.7Carbs Bread & Muffin Mix Continental Mills, Inc. Bread & Muffin Mix Bread & Muffin Mixes 353kcal 2.9Protein 0Fat 79.4Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Light Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 159kcal 4.8Protein 4.8Fat 27.0Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Chocolate Light Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 169kcal 4.6Protein 4.6Fat 27.7Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Valu Time, Light Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 159kcal 4.8Protein 4.8Fat 25.4Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Light Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 175kcal 4.8Protein 4.8Fat 27.0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Cookies & Cream Light Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 185kcal 3.1Protein 6.2Fat 29.2Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Light Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 169kcal 3.1Protein 4.6Fat 26.1Carbs Vollmer's Cheesecake Factory Decorated Marble Bar Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 386kcal 3.5Protein 24.6Fat 43.9Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Checkerboard Cake Half Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 375kcal 3.8Protein 17.5Fat 50Carbs Weis, Light Ice Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Weis Markets, Inc. Weis, Light Ice Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 47kcal 1.6Protein 0Fat 12.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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