Article series: Safety of esterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG), a nonabsorbable fat replacer

David H Bechtel

doi:10.1016/j.yrtph.2014.11.010

Article series: Safety of esterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG), a nonabsorbable fat replacer

Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2014 Dec:70 Suppl 2:S91-4. doi: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2014.11.010. Epub 2014 Dec 8.

Author

David H Bechtel¹

Affiliation

¹ Best Foods, Division of CPC International, 150 Pierce St., Somerset, NJ 08873, United States. Electronic address: david.bechtel@intertek.com.

PMID: 25497999
DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2014.11.010

Abstract

This article introduces a series of articles addressing the safety of esterified propoxylated glycerols (EPGs), a family of fat- and oil-like substances that resemble triglycerides in structure and appearance, but have been modified to prevent or limit their digestion when consumed in food. A general summary of the history, composition, metabolism, and safety of EPGs is provided.

Keywords: EPG; Esterified propoxylated glycerol; Fat substitute; Safety.

Publication types

Introductory Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
Fat Substitutes / chemistry
Fat Substitutes / toxicity*
Glycerides / chemistry
Glycerides / toxicity*
Humans

Substances

Fat Substitutes
Glycerides