Glycerol Mono Stearate E471

Product Description

Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS), classified as E471, is a food-grade mono and diglyceride ester of edible fatty acids made from fully hydrogenated palm stearine to which food additives E471 applies. It functions as a multi-purpose emulsifier, texturizer, and anti-staling agent, making it essential for manufacturers in bakery, dairy, dessert, and instant food production.

This white, odorless, waxy powder is dispersible in hot water and soluble in fats, offering excellent process stability, product uniformity, and texture control. GMS plays a critical role in enhancing the shelf life, moisture retention, and creaminess of food products.

• Composition: Monoester of glycerol and stearic acid (purity ≥ 90%)
  
• Appearance: White to off-white waxy powder or flakes
  
• Certifications: HACCP Certified, COA Provided, Compliant with FSANZ
  
• Suitability: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher

Applications in the Food Industry

Bakery & Baked Goods

• Acts as an anti-staling agent, preserving softness in breads, buns, and rolls
• Enhances volume, crumb structure, and shelf life of cakes and muffins
• Helps emulsify fats and distribute moisture evenly

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

• Prevents ice crystal formation and stabilizes emulsions in ice creams and sorbets
• Improves creaminess and enhances overrun in aerated desserts
• Functions well with other emulsifiers like lecithin or E491

Confectionery & Chocolates

• Enhances texture and prevents sugar crystallization
• Used in coatings and cream fillings to stabilize fat
• Improves consistency in sugar-free and fat-rich candies

Instant Powders & Beverages

• Acts as a dispersing agent for cocoa, malted milk, and coffee premixes
• Improves flowability and wettability of powdered drink formulations
• Useful in encapsulated fat or flavor systems for dry mixes

Processed Foods & Sauces

• Improves emulsion stability in gravies, dressings, and cream-based sauces
• Enhances mouthfeel in low-fat products and spreads

Helps prevent oil separation and maintains product consistency