Glycerol Monolaurate(GML)-Advanced food Preservatives

COMPOSITION AND DESCRIPTION

Component                Percentage                   Color           White to off-white

Monoglyceride content (% )     40%&70%&90%               Taste            Neutral, little fatty

Free acid (%)               ≤ 3                      Appearance     Waxy beads or powder

CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Hydioxyl value                             3.6-4.0                        

Saponification value                    190-210               mg KOH/g

Residue on ignition                       ≤0.4%                  

PH value                                    6-7                

Melting point                              40-48                   °C

Iodine value                                ≤ 3.0                   gI/100g

HEAVY METAL SPECIFICATIONS

Arsenic(as As)                          ≤ 1                          mg/kg

Heavy metal (as Pb)                  ≤ 5                          mg/kg

Mercury                                    ≤ 1                          mg/kg

Cadmium                                  ≤ 1                           mg/kg

APPLICATION AREAS:

Glycerol monolaurate is an advanced food emulsifiers & preservatives nowadays, exists in breast milk naturally and it is recognized as a fine food emulsifier internationally. Meanwhile, it is a safe, effective, broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. Its LD50>10g/kg, is a non-toxic food additive. In April 2005 Chinese Ministry of Health approved that GML can be used in all kinds of food, and no dosage limit, it can be added according to actual needs.

Applications in Meat products, dairy products, spicy products, emulsified flavor, juice plant protein drinks, soy products, baked goods, cosmetics, medicine and health products and so on.

PROPERTIES:

The biggest advantage of GML is the “not preservatives, but more than preservative”. Its bacteriostatic effect will not change with the change of pH value suppose Ph value is within then scope of 4~8. its antibacterial spectrum was wide, it has strong interaction in the common bacteria, fungi, yeast in food, and also can inhibit variety of viruses and protozoa.

USAGE:

GML can be dissolved by adding a small amount of alcohol, or disturb GML in 70~90°C hot water, and then added to the ingredients in the food. Recommended dosage: 0.05~1.0g/kg.

MODEL:

I,II and III type. Active content of GML: type I is 40%~45%; type II is 70%~75%; type III is more than 90%.Among them type III GML is considered as functional factor in enhanced immune food. Health products. It will have a bright future.

PACKAGING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

Storage

GML shall be stored at 25 /77 °C max and 80% relative humidity max,

away from sunlight and odorous products. It has a shelf life of 24 months in original package.

Packaging

25kg per multilayer bag with PE inner bag

LEGAL STATU

GML meets the specifications laid down by the FAO/WHO, the EU, and the

Food Chemicals Codex. It is covered by EU reference No. E471 and by US FDA No. 21 CFR 184.1505.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

A Material Safety Data Sheet is available on request.