What are Mono- and diglycerides?
Monoglycerides and diglycerides are common food additives used to blend together certain ingredients, such as oil and water, which would not otherwise blend well. The commercial source may be either animal (cow- or hog-derived) or vegetable, and they may be synthetically made as well. They are often found in bakery products, beverages, ice cream, chewing gum, shortening, whipped toppings, margarine, and confections. Our Guide classifies them as “May be non-vegetarian.” Archer Daniels Midland Co., a large manufacturer of monoglycerides, reports that they use soybean oil.
