title: Article series: Safety of esterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG), a nonabsorbable fat replacer.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Best Foods, Division of CPC International, 150 Pierce St., Somerset, NJ 08873, United States. Electronic address: david.bechtel@intertek.com.
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Bechtel
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D019358:Fat Substitutes / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity*; D005989:Glycerides / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D019358:Fat Substitutes; D005989:Glycerides
keywords: EPG; Esterified propoxylated glycerol; Fat substitute; Safety