glyceryl monostearate

glyceryl monostearate
[NF] a compound prepared from glycerin and stearic acid, occurring as a white, waxlike solid, or white, waxlike beads or flakes with a slight, pleasant, fatty odor and taste; used as an emulsifying agent.

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