ACETIC and FATTY ACID ESTERS of GLYCEROL
Prepared at the 17th JECFA (1973), published in FNP 4 (1978) and in FNP 52 (1992) Metals specifications revised at the 55th JECFA (2000).
An ADI 'not limited' was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides, acetoglycerides, acetylated mono- and diglycerides, INS No.472a
DEFINITION Mixed glycerol esters of acetic acid and fatty acids of food fats. Contains mono- and diesters of fatty acids with glycerol which is itself partially acetylated; may also contain free glycerol and free fatty acids.
DESCRIPTION From liquid to solid in consistency; white to pale yellow, may have the odour of acetic acid
The article of commerce may be further specified as the saponification value, acid value, free fatty acid content, solidification point of the free fatty
acids, Reichert-Meissl value, iodine value and free glycerol content.
FUNCTIONAL USES Emulsifier
