All additives
E1516·humectant
Glyceryl monoacetate (Monoacetin)
Safe
Safety Assessment
| Body | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JECFA | Not specified — no concern at typical intakes · JECFA 1969 | 1969 |
| EFSA | — | — |
ADI = the amount of a substance a person can consume every day over a lifetime without appreciable health risk. Expressed as mg per kg body weight per day. Source: WHO/FAO JECFA Combined Compendium; EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0.
Scientific Notes
Monoester of glycerol and acetic acid; humectant and flavour carrier solvent. Metabolised to glycerol and acetic acid.