noun
- Organic compounds formed when one fatty acid is bonded to glycerol; commonly used as emulsifiers in food and cosmetics.
Usage: plural form; singular is monoglyceride; technical/chemistry term; commonly used in food science and manufacturing
Examples
- Monoglycerides are added to bread dough to improve texture and shelf life.
- The food label listed monoglycerides as an emulsifier in the margarine.
- Manufacturers use monoglycerides to keep oil and water mixed in salad dressings.
- Monoglycerides are produced when fats are partially broken down during digestion.
- The cosmetics company used monoglycerides to stabilize their moisturizing cream.