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