STEARYL MONOGLYCERIDYL CITRATE
Prepared at the 26th JECFA (1982), published in FNP 25 (1982) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 55th
JECFA (2000). No ADI was allocated at the 26th JECFA (1982
SYNONYMS Stearyl monoglyceride citrate
DEFINITION Prepared by the controlled chemical reaction from citric acid, monoglycerides, and fatty acids (obtained by the glycerolysis of edible fats
and oils), and stearyl alcohol.
DESCRIPTION Soft, off-white to tan, waxy solid having a lard-like consistency
FUNCTIONAL USES Emulsifier
