Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides

Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 602 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides602
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides currently appears in 602 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 602 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 50 of 602 products

1/2 Loaf
Baby Bunny
100/100
1/2 Loaf Hearty Rye Special Recipe Bread
Unknown
100/100
100% light whole wheat
Nature's Harvest
100/100
100% Whole Wheat
Lewis Bakeries Inc.
100/100
100% Whole Wheat 8 Hamburger Buns
Great Value
85/100
100% whole wheat bread
Giant Eagle
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Foodtown
100/100
100% whole wheat bread
Lewis Bakeries Inc.
100/100
100% whole wheat bread
Unknown
100/100
100% whole wheat bread
Unknown
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Shaw's
100/100
100% whole wheat bread
Aunt Millie's, Aunt Millie's Bakeries
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Wonder, Aunt Millie's Bakeries
100/100
100% whole wheat bread
Arnold
100/100
100% whole wheat bread
Unknown
100/100
100% whole wheat bread
Unknown
100/100
100% whole wheat bread
Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Inc.
100/100
100% whole wheat bread
Unknown
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Sara Lee
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Unknown
100/100
100% whole wheat bread
Unknown
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Unknown
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Overhill Farms
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Bread
L'oven Fresh
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Unknown
100/100
100% whole wheat bread, whole wheat
Our Family, Nash Finch Company
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Country Style Bread
Unknown
100/100
100% whole wheat dinner rolls
Unknown
100/100
100% whole wheat english muffins
Unknown
85/100
100% whole wheat flatbread rounds
Cobblestone Bread Co.
100/100
100% whole wheat hamburger buns
Unknown
100/100
100% whole wheat hamburger buns
Arnold
85/100
100% whole wheat hot dog buns
Unknown
100/100
100% whole wheat hot dog buns
Unknown
100/100
100% whole wheat hot dog buns
Unknown
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Made with Real Honey
Nature's Own
100/100
100% Whole Wheat Round Top Bread
Great Value
85/100
100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Clover Valley
85/100
100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Clover Valley
100/100
100% Whole wheat sandwich bread
Market Pantry
100/100
12 brown 'n serve enriched rolls
Unknown
100/100
12 grain
Sara Lee
100/100
12 grain bread
Unknown
100/100
12 Grain Bread
L'Oven Fresh
100/100
12 grain bread, 12 grain
Unknown
100/100
12 hot dog buns
Chicago Baking Co.
100/100
12 large hamburger buns
Unknown
100/100
12 sweet hawaiian rolls
Unknown
100/100
8 golden honey buns, golden honey
Unknown
100/100
8 grain & seed bread
Unknown
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides safe to eat?

Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides?

Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides is found in 602 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides do in food?

Ethoxylated Mono - And Diglycerides serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.