Mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (mdg)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Diacetyl tartaric acid glycerides

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The compounds resulting from the esterification of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (MDG) with acetylated tartaric acid (E 334) also act as emulsifiers like other glycerol esters of mono- and diglycerides ( E 472a,b, c,d,f). They are authorised in the EU as food additives under the number E 472d. As these ester compounds interact strongly with proteins and especially with wheat gluten (see gluten below), they are of great importance in the production of baked goods.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer