Food Additive E471- Glycerol Monostearate GMS Stabilizer
(95%/60%/50%/40%)
Description:
Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is an organic
molecule used as an emulsifier. GMS is a colorless, odorless, and
sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic. It is a glycerol
ester of stearic acid. It occurs naturally in the body as a
by-product of the breakdown of fats, and is also found in fatty
foods.
GMS is a food additive used as a thickening, emulsifying,
anti-caking, and preservative agent; an emulsifying agent for oils,
waxes, and solvents; a protective coating for hygroscopic powders;
a solidifier and control release agent in pharmaceuticals; and a
resin lubricant. It is also used in cosmetics and hair care
products. GMS is largely used in baking preparations to add "body"
to the food. It is responsible for giving ice cream and whipped
cream its smooth texture. It is sometimes used as an anti-staling
agent in bread.
Product characteristics and function:
1. Food field: cake oil, butter, coffee mate, cold food, liquid
solid drink, dairy product, toffee, caramel, fruit candy,
chocolate, bread, biscuit, peanut/walnut/bean/sesame/coconut sauce
(milk), Sausages, ham, rice noodles, noodles, starch, spicy foods,
etc.
2. Cosmetics: Emollients, creams, hair creams, shampoos, etc., as
emulsifiers and thickeners.
3. Medical field: ointment, nutrient solution, etc.
4. Plastics additives: pearl cotton packaging, food packaging film,
fruit net cover, PVC stabilizer, sanitary materials.
Specification:
| Content of Monooeaster ≥ % | ≥ 90.0 |
| Acid value, mg KOH/g | ≤ 5.0 |
| Arsenic (mg/kg) | ≤ 2.0 |
| Lead (mg/kg) | ≤ 2.0 |
| Free Glycerol % | ≤ 7.0 |
| Free Acid( As stric acid) % | ≤ 2.5 |
| Pathogens | absent |
