Glycerider
Glycerider is not a standard term in chemistry. It is sometimes used informally or as a misspelling for glyceride, which refers to esters derived from glycerol and fatty acids. In formal terms, glycerides are esters of glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) with fatty acids and are classified by the number of fatty acid groups attached: mono-, di-, and triglycerides.
Structure and classification. Glycerides consist of a glycerol backbone in which one, two, or three hydroxyl
Occurrence and metabolism. Triglycerides are the main form of energy storage in animals and plants and are
Production, uses, and processing. Glycerides are produced industrially by esterifying glycerol with fatty acids or through
Safety and environment. Glycerides are generally considered safe for their common uses in food and consumer