CITRIC and FATTY ACID ESTERS of GLYCEROL
Prepared at the 35th JECFA (1989), published in FNP 49 (1990) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st JECFA
(2003). An ADI 'not limited' was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS Citric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides, citroglycerides, CITREM; INS No. 472c
DEFINITION Obtained by esterification of glycerol with citric acid and edible fatty acids or by reaction of a mixture of mono- and diglycerides of edible fatty acid with citric acid; consists of mixed esters of citric acid and edible fatty acids with glycerol; may contain minor parts of free fatty acids, free glycerol, free citric acid and mono- and diglycerides; may be wholly or partially neutralized with sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide (as declared on the label).
DESCRIPTION White to ivory coloured, oily to waxy material.
FUNCTIONAL USES Stabilizer, emulsifier, dough conditioner, antioxidant synergist
