Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-8 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Ubiquitous emulsifier that may compromise gut barrier function and mask trace industrial trans fats.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Standard emulsifier in bakery and dairy
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Does not count towards trans fat labeling
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Monitored for metabolic syndrome and gut flora shifts
Commonly Found Foods
Commercial breadscakesmargarineice creamcoffee creamers
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sunflower lecithin✓ Egg yolk lecithin
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