Sorbitan Mono Stearate E491

Price range: $39.99 through $449.00

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Sorbitan Mono Stearate – Food-Grade Emulsifier & Stabilizer (E491)

Product Description

Sorbitan Mono Stearate (E491) is a non-ionic, food-grade emulsifier and dispersing agent derived from sorbitol and stearic acid. It is widely used in the food industry to stabilize fat-water mixtures, improve texture, and enhance shelf life in high-fat and high-temperature processing systems.

 

Known for its excellent heat resistance, E491 is suitable for baking, frying, extrusion, and powdered food formulations. It appears as a white to slightly yellow waxy powder, dispersible in warm water and fully soluble in oils and fats.

  • Composition: Sorbitol ester of stearic acid (purity ≥98%)
  • Appearance: White to light yellow waxy powder
  • Certifications: HACCP Certified, Laboratory Tested
  • Suitability: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher

Applications in the Food Industry

  1. Bakery & Baked Goods
  • Improves dough stability and gas retention in breads and sponge cakes
  • Helps increase volume, softness, and shelf life
  • Prevents fat separation in baked fillings and glazes
  1. Confectionery
  • Used in chocolate and compound coatings to improve gloss and flowability
  • Helps control sugar bloom and fat migration in filled bars and candies
  • Enhances uniformity in sugar-free and fat-rich candy bases
  1. Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
  • Stabilizes fat dispersion in dairy and non-dairy ice creams
  • Improves creaminess and prevents icy texture
  • Works synergistically with other emulsifiers like GMS or lecithin
  1. Powdered Drink & Instant Mixes
  • Enhances wettability and dispersibility of powder mixes (e.g., cocoa, creamer)
  • Used in encapsulated fat or flavour delivery systems
  1. Processed & Fried Foods
  • Used in high-temperature frying applications to control oil migration
  • Improves crust formation and reduces sogginess in rehydrated snacks

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