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Glyceryl-Lacto Esters Of Fatty Acids
Glyceryl-Lacto Esters Of Fatty Acids
Low concern
FDA-permitted food additive (21 CFR 172.852); no significant safety concerns at approved levels.
Found in
553 products
What it is
Mixed esters of glycerol, lactic acid, and edible fatty acids (also called lactylated mono- and diglycerides); a class of food emulsifiers.
Emulsifier and dough conditioner; improves texture, volume, and shelf life in baked goods and aerated products.
What regulators actually say
"Glyceryl-lacto esters of fatty acids may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted food additive under 21 CFR 172.852
European Union — EFSA
Approved as E472b (lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides)
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