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MONOGLYCERIDE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C27H48O10
formula, see observation
91744-38-6
CAS number
DEF

A citric salt used as a preservative and chelating agent for fats.

CONT

Monoglyceride citrate. Class IV preservative for fats and oils; shortening; monoglycerides and diglycerides; lard...

OBS

[Composition:] Glycerides, C16-18 mono-, di- and tri-, hydrogenated, citrates, potassium salts. [Or:] Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of natural fatty acids, potassium salt.

OBS

[Also known under the following commercial designations:] Axcol C62; Emulgator I370; Food Additive E472C; Imwitor 370; Tegin C62.

OBS

Chemical formula: C27H48O10

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C27H48O10
formula, see observation
91744-38-6
CAS number
DEF

Sel de l'acide citrique employé comme conservateur des huiles et autres matières grasses.

OBS

Dans le «Lexique de la chimie alimentaire», le terme «citrate monoglycérique» apparaît sous le numéro 641.

OBS

Formule chimique : C27H48O10

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
CONT

At room temperature and below, technical grade products will remain in the waxy form for several years. Their physical properties make the acetylated monoglyceride products potentially valuable as protective coatings for processed meats and for dressed meats that are to be stored at low temperatures. They also show potential as coatings for cheese, fruits, nuts, candy and other foods.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Monoglycéride dont la molécule renferme le groupement acétyle, soit le radical CH3CO.

OBS

monoglycéride : Ester du glycérol avec les acides gras contenant une seule molécule d'acide; émulsifiant, cosmétiques, lubrifiants.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
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