Soybean Glycerides

Other names: Soya glycerides

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Soy glycerides or Soybean Glycerides are a type of lipid derived from soybean oil, which is extracted from the seeds of the soybean. This oil is a source of many lipids, including unsaturated fats, essential fatty acids and phytosterols. Soy glycerides are essentially fats that consist of three fatty acid molecules bound to a glycerol. Soy glycerides are important for nutrition because they provide energy to the body, are part of cell membranes and play a key role in many biological processes.

Soy glycerides are now found in many of our everyday products. They are a common ingredient in foods such as baked goods, chocolate, ice cream, soups, sauces and salad dressings. Due to their composition, they also help to improve the texture and consistency of these products. But it is not only in the food industry that soy glycerides find their application. They are also widely used in the cosmetics industry. They can be found in skin creams, shampoos, body lotions and other products. In cosmetics, soy glycerides act as emulsifiers, which allow the water and oil components of the product to mix, and as emollients, which moisturize and soften the skin. In addition, soy glycerides are also an important ingredient in some pharmaceutical and industrial products.