Glyceryl Laurate
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), of which glyceryl monolaurate is a component, are EFSA-evaluated and FDA-affirmed as GRAS food emulsifiers with no specified ADI based on lack of toxicity at relevant intake levels.
What it is
Monoester of glycerin and lauric acid (also known as glycerol monolaurate or monolaurin).
Emulsifier and antimicrobial in foods; surfactant in cosmetics.
What regulators actually say
"Mono- and diglycerides of edible fats or oils are generally recognized as safe."
"EFSA derived an ADI 'not specified' for mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Mono- and diglycerides of edible fats and oils are GRAS (21 CFR 184.1505).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as part of E471 mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; ADI 'not specified'.
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