LACTIC and FATTY ACID ESTERS of GLYCEROL

Overview

Chemical Names
Lactic and fatty acid esters of glycerol
Synonyms
Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides; Lactoglycerides
CAS number
31566-31-1 (Glyceryl stearate)
INS
472b
Functional Class
Food Additives
EMULSIFIER
INS matches
472b

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1973

ADI:
NOT LIMITED

Comments:
As sum of total glycerol esters of fatty acids and acetic, citric, lactic and tartaric acids, provided that the total food additive intake of tartaric acid does not exceed 30 mg/kg
Meeting:
17
Specs Code:
R
Report: 
NMRS 53/TRS 539-JECFA 17/20
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 5/NMRS 53A-JECFA 17/231
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1973, FNP 4-JECFA 17/263; COMPENDIUM/829. R 1966, NMRS 43/TRS 373-JECFA 10/26. 0-100. FU 1965, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/93, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/93. N
1973, FNP 4-JECFA 17/263; COMPENDIUM/829. R 1966, NMRS 43/TRS 373-JECFA 10/26. 0-100. FU 1965, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/93, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/93. N