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Sucrose Fatty Acid Ester

Identification:

Chemical Name: Sucrose Fatty Acid Ester

Synonyms: Sucrose esters of fatty acids; Sucroesters

CAS No.: 37318-31-3

E-Code: E473

 

Properties:

Sucrose fatty acid ester (SE) is one type of non-ionic surfactant. It has been used as food additive emulsifier. SE has eight hydroxyl groups in the hydrophilic group, so it is possible to manufacture SE ranging widely from low HLB v. to high HLB v. by controlling the degree of esterification. The main characteristics of SE are: O/W and W/O emulsifying properties, solubilizing and foaming properties, inhibition of crystal growth in fat and retrogradation in starch, releasing property and prevention of flat-sour spoilage. These characteristics are useful in the production of foods, such as dairy products and baked goods.

 

Specifications:

HLB Value

1-16

Acid value (KOH)

6mg/g max

Loss on Drying

4% max

Free sucrose (as sugar)

5% max

Loss on ignition

2% max

Arsenic (As)

4ppm max

Lead (Pb)

2ppm max

Cadmium

1ppm max

Mercury

1ppm max

 

Application:

As food additive emulsifier for bakery, confectionery, cereals, dairy etc. and also in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

 

Packing Storage:

25kgs net paper bag or drum.Stored in dry, clean and ventilated places.