Disclosed are a fatty acid esters composition of a polyglycerine containing
more than 70% of a fatty acid monoester which is defined by a specified analysis
method, a process for the preparation thereof, a process for the preparation of
a highly purified fatty esters composition of a polyglycerine, and a highly-purified
fatty acid esters composition of a polyglycerine having an oxirane oxygen concentration
of below 100 ppm which is defined by a specified analysis method.
The fatty acid esters compositions of a polyglycerine are useful as additives
for a variety of food-stuffs, additives for a variety of thermoplastic resins,
and as additives for a variety of cosmetics or detergents.