ABSTRACT Monoglycerides, the glycerol monoesters of fatty acids, are molecules consisting of a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail with surfactant and emulsifying properties that help hydrophilic-lipophilic substances mix all together. Therefore, they can be used in food, detergent, plasticizer, cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. Monoglycerides (MG) and diglycerides (DG) are a g…