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Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol

Dilinoleic acid/propanediol is a synthetic compound made by combining dilinoleic acid (a dimer of linoleic acid, a fatty acid) and propanediol (a type of glycol). It is rarely used as a direct food ingredient and is more commonly found in cosmetics, polymers, or technical applications. There is limited evidence for its use or safety as a food ingredient, and it is not on the FDA's list of Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) food substances.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated Aug 3, 2025
Health score-2.0
-5Poor5

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Risks

Lack of safety data, potential for gut irritation, not established as a food ingredient, possible synthetic processing byproducts

Benefits

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