MONOGLYCERIDE CITRATE
Prepared at the 18th JECFA (1974), published in FNP 4 (1978) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA
(2004). ADI not evaluated at the 18th JECFA (1974)
SYNONYMS Citric acid ester of glyceryl monooleate
DEFINITION A mixture of glyceryl monooleate and its citric acid monoester, manufactured by the reaction of glyceryl monooleate with citric acid under
controlled conditions
where R1 represents oleic acid moiety and R2 and R3 a citric acid moiety or hydrogen
DESCRIPTION Soft, white to ivory coloured, waxy solid with a lard-like consistency and a bland odour
FUNCTIONAL USESSynergist and solubilizer for antioxidants and flavours
