Diglycerides are fats composed of glycerol and two fatty acids. Like monosaccharides they are emulsifiers, which means they help oil and water to blend. This also makes them useful as food additives. Small quantities are often added to packaged and frozen foods to improve texture and stability, to prevent oils from separating, and extend shelf life.

Diglycerides: are fats composed of glycerol and two fatty acids.

Enova oil is a blend of canola and soybean oil, which contains 80% of diglycerides, unlike most other oils, which contain mainly triglycerides.

olive oil
grapeseed oil
cottonseed oil

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