Medium Chain Triglycerides
Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) can act as an emulsifier, energy source, nutrient supplement, vehicle, stabilizer, thickener, surface finishing agent and texturizer. MCTs are found in highest concentration in coconut and palm oil.
Found In
- Coconut oil
- Energy drinks
- Nutritional supplements
- Coconut oil
- Energy drinks
- Nutritional supplements
Also Known As
- E570
- MCT Oil
- E570
- MCT Oil
The Beverage Bottom Line
Medium chain triglycerides are authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Medium chain triglycerides are authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved, GRAS FDA-Affirmed, GRAS Self-Determined)
FDA approved and generally affirmed medium chain fatty acids as safe for intended uses, including caprylic acid.
FDA approved mono- and diglycerides as safe for intended uses.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Safe for intended uses.
In 2011, EFSA evaluated health claims related to medium-chain triglycerides and reduction in body weight.
Learn more →JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Report indicates that more information is needed regarding the identification and nature of the compound.
Learn more →CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025