monoglycerides
/ˌmɑnəˈɡlɪsəˌraɪdz/
noun
- A type of fat molecule used in processed foods to help mix ingredients like oil and water, often found in baked goods, ice cream, and margarine.
- Many packaged cookies contain monoglycerides to keep the texture soft.
- The ice cream label listed monoglycerides as an emulsifier.
- Some people avoid foods with monoglycerides because they are a form of added fat.