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Monoglycerides
Monoglycerides
Monoglycerides
What is it:
Monoglycerides are a type of emulsifier that is commonly used in food production to help blend ingredients that would otherwise separate, such as oil and water. They are naturally occurring in many foods containing fat. For commercial use, they are produced by the reaction of a plant or animal-based fatty acid with glycerol, or from the breakdown of various naturally occurring fats. In food production, monoglycerides are often used in baked goods, dairy products, and other processed foods to improve texture, consistency, and shelf life.
Rating:
Monoglycerides may be derived from vegetable oils or animal fat, but food manufacturers do not have to list the source on the nutrition label. They may also contain trace amounts of trans fats and it is impossible to know how much they might contain, as it is not required for food manufacturers to list the amount of trans fats on the food label for emulsifiers. In the small amounts that monoglycerides are included in foods, they appear to be safe but are often only used in processed foods high in fat and sugar. Aiming to limit monoglycerides and the foods they are often included in may be beneficial for health.
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How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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