LACTIC and FATTY ACID ESTERS of GLYCEROL
Prepared at the 17th JECFA (1973), published in FNP 4 (1978) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 55th JECFA (2000). An ADI not limited' was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides; lactoglycerides; INS No. 472b
DEFINITION Mixed glycerol esters of lactic acid and fatty acids of food fats The article of commerce may be further specified as to monoglyceride
content, total lactic acid, acid value, saponification value, free fatty acid content, solidification point of the free fatty acids, iodine value, free glycerol
content and water content.
DESCRIPTION Waxy solids of variable consistency and conforms to the following specifications
FUNCTIONAL USESEmulsifier
