Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids

Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 54 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 — Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids highlighted.

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

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids54
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids 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

Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids currently appears in 54 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.

Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids 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 Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids 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 Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 54 products OpenFoodFacts

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

Products Containing

Showing 50 of 54 products

4 Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns
Tesco Finest
100/100
Birthday cake
Unknown
100/100
Cake aux Fruits
Tesco
100/100
Caramel & vanilla caramel ice cream & vanilla ice cream are swirled together beneath a coat of real milk chocolate with caramelized sugar pieces mixed in fusion bars
Unknown
95/100
Chocolate Cake
TESCO finest
100/100
Classic Vanilla Ice Cream
Classic (Booker)
100/100
Cream Horns
Tesco
100/100
Dessert inspired belgian chocolates
Unknown
100/100
Free From Rocky Road Mini Bites
Tesco
80/100
Juzz's mee instant flat noodles developed by the singapore flour experts
Unknown
80/100
Malteaser Cookie 4 Pack
Unknown
100/100
Momentum brands, potato chips, hot, spicy
Momentum Brands
100/100
Momentum brands, potato crisps, bbq
Momentum Brands
100/100
Ms Mollys Madeira Cake ..
Unknown
100/100
Ms Mollys Raspberry Swiss Roll
Unknown
100/100
Oat & Barley Loaf
Finest
100/100
Salted Caramel Filled Muffin 4 Pack
Unknown
100/100
Stand and Stuff Tortilla Boats
Old El Paso
100/100
Steamed Puddings
Aunty's
100/100
sunfeast
Sunfeast
100/100
Tesco 2 Iced Belgian Buns
Tesco
100/100
Tesco 2 Lemon And White Chocolate Buns
Tesco
85/100
Tesco 8 Cornflake Clusters
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Bakewell Tart 2 Pack
Tesco
95/100
Tesco Big Bite Cheese Rolls 6 Pack
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Caramel Shortcake 294G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Cookies And Cream Cake
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Crusty White Farmhouse Bread 400G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Custard Doughnut 5 Pack
Tesco
85/100
Tesco Finest White Chocolate And Strawberry Cake
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Free From 12 Chocolate Mini Brownies Bites
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Free From Angel Slices 5 Pack
Tesco
85/100
Tesco Free From Bramley Apple Pies 4 Pack
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Free From Coffee And Walnut Slices 190G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Free From Cranberry And Orange Flapjack 150G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Free From Flapjack 150G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Free From Lemon Slices 190G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Hot Dog Rolls 6 Pack
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Jam Doughnut 5 Pack
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Large White Bap 4 Pack
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Mini Chocolate Cornflake Bites 15 Pack
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Multiseed Loaf 400G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Oaty Flapjacks 5 Pack 170G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Party Cupcakes 12 Pack
Tesco
85/100
Tesco Small Toastie Bread 400G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco White Snack Roll 12 Pack
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Whole Seed Loaf 800G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Whole Seed Sliced Loaf 800G
Tesco
100/100
Tesco Wholemeal Small Loaf 400G
Tesco
100/100
The Original Bourbon Creme Biscuit with Chocolate
Britannia
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids safe to eat?

Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids?

Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids is found in 54 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids do in food?

Mono - And Di-glycerides Of Fatty Acids 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.