Emulsifier

How much is the application of DMG in food industry?
70% of the total food emulsifiers used in the world are monoglycerides.

Mono and diglycerides, also called mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, saturated or unsaturated, are a mixture of monoglycerides (commonly with 40-90%) and diglycerides, and also includes minor amounts of triglycerides. It is the most used emulsifier in the food and with the European food additive number E471.

Melting point: (Mix) 57¨C65 ¡ãC (135¨C149 ¡ãF); (1-) …
Solubility in water: Insoluble
CAS Number: (Mix): 31566-31-1 ; (1-): 123-94-4; …
KEGG: (Mix): D01947

What are Mono and Diglycerides made of?
it mainly consists following three compositions:

Monoglycerides
Diglycerides
Triglycerides
It may also contain small percentages of free fatty acids and glycerol.

Monoglycerides and Diglycerides Percentages
The common content of monoglycerides in commercial food grades of mono- and diglycerides are 40%, 60% or 90%.

How are Mono and Diglycerides made?
The main raw materials involved in the production of mono and diglycerides are fatty acids and glycerol, both are naturally present in edible fats/oils of animals (e.g. cow, pig) and vegetable (various plant seeds).