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Ingredient · Emulsifier

mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids

Mixed · 5/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

Mono- and diglycerides — common emulsifier in baked goods + margarine + ice cream. FDA GRAS. Concern: 'natural source' often = palm/soybean (sustainability + saturated fat density). Manufactured via partial hydrolysis of fats. Mid-range for ultra-processed-food signal.

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About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.