Glyceryl Monostearate (Gms)

These Glyceryl Monostearate (GMS) are used principally as emulsifiers, starch-complexing agents and aerating agents and they are widely used.
Applications include: Baked goods, e.g. bread, cakes; Confectionery, e.g. chewing gum, toffees, caramels; Dairy products, e.g. imitation creams, desserts, edible ices; Fats, e.g. margarines, shortenings; Starch, e.g. mashed potatoes, pasta.
CAS Nr. : 31566-31-1, 123-94-4, 97593-29-8, 11099-07-3
EINECS Nr. : 250-705-4, 204-664-4, 307-332-8, 204-664-4
EEC Nr. : E471
White powder, it is water-in-oil emulsifier that is synthesized from oil and glycerin. It is insoluble in cold water but dissolvable in warm ethanol.
SPECIFICATION
Monoester content : min95%
Free acid (as Stearic acid) : max2.5%
Free glycerol : max2.0%
Iodine value : max3.0g/100g
Solidification Point : 60-70
Heavy Metal (Calculated by Pb) : max0.0005%
Arsenic (Calculated by As) : max0.0001%
STANDARD AVAILABILITY
25kg net kraft paper bags; 16.5mt/20FCL without pallets