Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Improve texture and mouthfeel

Introduction   Fatty acid monoglycerides and diglycerides, referred to as mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids for short, are a common type of food additive. Definition: Monoglyceride fatty acid ester is a compound formed by the connection of one glycerol molecule and one fatty acid molecule through an ester bond; diglyceride fatty acid ester is a compound formed by the connection of one glycerol molecule and two fatty acid molecules through ester bonds. Structural Characteristics: Monoglyceride fatty acid ester contains one lipophilic long-chain alkyl group and two hydrophilic hydroxyl groups; diglyceride fatty acid ester contains one hydrophilic hydroxyl group and two fatty acid ester groups. Appearance and Properties: Usually milky white, light yellow or yellow viscous liquid, paste, solid or powdery solid.