(Emulsifier / Stabilizer)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Sorbitan Monostearate renowned for its high purity and effectiveness. This premium ingredient is widely used in food and nutraceutical industries.
Our advanced technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Sorbitan Monostearate maximizing its functionality across applications and contributing to product shelf life.
Applications: MOLSTEAR® SORM is used primarily as an emulsifier and stabilizer to blend oil and water in the food industry. Increases bread and cake loaf volume, softens the crumb and improves overall texture. Promotes dairy fat emulsification, prevents large ice crystal formation and improves mouthfeel. Improves foam volume and creates a stiff, stable whipped texture.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 1338-41-6 |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - FCC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as cream-colored to tan, hard, waxy solid. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Acid value: Between 200 and 215. (B) Iodine value: Not more than 4. (C) Thin-Layer Chromatography. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is soluble at temperatures above its melting point in toluene, dioxane, ether, ethanol, methanol and aniline. It is insoluble in cold water, and in mineral spirits and acetone. |
| 4 | Water | Not more than 1.5%. |
| 5 | Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg. |
| 6 | Acid Value | Between 5 and 10. |
| 7 | Hydroxyl Value | Between 235 to 260. |
| 8 | Saponification Value | Between 147 to 157. |
| 9 | Assay (A) Fatty acids (B) Polyols (as sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides) |
(A) Not less than 68% and not more than 76%, calculated on the anhydrous basis. (B) Not less than 27.0% and not more than 34.0%, calculated on the anhydrous basis. |
MOLSTEAR® SORM is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in a tightly closed container.
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