| CAS No.: | 123-94-4 |
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| Formula: | C21h42o4 |
| EINECS: | 204-664-4 |
| Source: | Organic Acids |
| Appearance: | Solid |
| Grade Standard: | Industrial Grade |
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Audited Supplier Glyceryl monostearate(GMS) is yellowish solid wax in flakes or powder without odor or toxicity. GMS does not dissolve in water, and it is soluble in hot oil, paraffin, ethanol, chloroform, acetone, ethyl ether.
Specification:| Test Item | Unit | The Standard | |
| Appearance | --- | Milky white or light yellow waxy solid | |
| Assay | % | 90Min. | |
| Free Glycerin | % | 7.0Max. | |
| Acid Value(as KOH) | ppm | 5Max. | |
| Residue on Ignition | % | 0.5Max. | |
| Arsenic | ppm | 2Max. | |
| Lead | ppm | 2Max | |
Glyceryl monostearate is as food emulsifier and additives, as cosmetics and medicine mastic emulsifier, which can make the mastic fine and smooth; used as emulsifier and industry and textile industry; as lubricant and antistatic agent in plastic industry; and GMS also as defoamer, dispersant, thickener and humectant.
In food industry, the application details are:
1 Used in confectionery and chocolate, which can prevent the appearance of oil and grease in milk candy and toffee; prevent the crystallization of chocolate granulated sugar from oil and water and increase the sensitivity.
2 Used in ice cream. Ice cream tissue can be mixed uniformly, smooth, and delicate, improve dimension stability.
3 Used in margarine. GMS can prevent oil and water separation, stratification and other phenomena, improve the quality of the products.
4 Used in beverage. Added to protein beverage with fat, GMS can improve stability and prevent oil from floating and protein from sinking. As stabilizer in emulsion flavor.
5 Used in bread. GMS can improve dough texture, prevent bread from aging, mellow and expansion. Extend shelf life.
6 Used in pastry. Together with other emulsifier, it is used foaming agent.
7 Used in biscuits. Adding to the dough can make the oil dispersing evenly and prevent oil from seeking, which can keep the crispness.
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