GLYCOLIPIDS

Overview

Chemical Names
Glycolipids
Synonyms
IMD AM-1
CAS number
2205009-17-0
Functional Class
Food Additives
PRESERVATIVE

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2026

ADI:
NOT SPECIFIED

Comments:
Considered for specification only.
Meeting:
102
Specs Code:
R, N

Evaluation year: 2025

ADI:
NOT SPECIFIED
Comments:
A proportion of the glycolipids is hydrolysed by intestinal microflora to their components, namely glucose, xylose, acetate, isovalerate and long-chain fatty acids, and the remaining unchanged glycolipids are eliminated in the faeces. JECFA further noted that the hydrolysis products are normal components of the human diet. JECFA therefore established an ADI “not specified” for glycolipids
Intake:
JECFA noted the high dietary exposure estimates of 3.3 mg/kg bw per day for children aged 2–5 years in the USA and 1.3 mg/kg bw per day for adults in Europe. JECFA concluded that these dietary exposure estimates did not raise any safety concerns.
Meeting:
100
Specs Code:
N
Report: 
TRS 1058-JECFA 100/35
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 91-JECFA 100/143
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications