Glyceryl Oleate
When used in food, glyceryl oleate is part of the mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids family (E471), which FDA recognizes as GRAS and EFSA approves with ADI not specified. The same INCI name is also used in cosmetics; in food, it's an established emulsifier.
What it is
Glycerol monoester of oleic acid; a mono-/di-glyceride of fatty acids.
Emulsifier and surfactant; the food version is included in mono- and diglycerides (E471).
Why it's flagged
- may include trace partial glycerides
- context-dependent (cosmetic vs food grade)
What regulators actually say
"Mono- and diglycerides... are generally recognized as safe when used in food in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"The Panel concluded there was no safety concern from mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471) at reported uses; ADI not specified."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as mono- and diglycerides (21 CFR 184.1505).
European Union — EFSA
E 471 mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids - approved with ADI not specified.
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