Glycerol monostearate Side Effects

Glycerol Monostearate CAS number123-94-4, E number E471, is a glycerol ester of stearic acid used as thickening, emulsifying, anti-caking, and preservative agent. Glycerol Monostearate accepted as safe food emusifier in many food products. Glycerol Monostearate manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as colorless flaky powder.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this emusifier.

Suggested Dosage

As Glycerol monostearate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Glycerol monostearate for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Glycerol monostearate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Glycerol monostearate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Glycerol monostearate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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