E470a
Sodium, Potassium, and Calcium salts of fatty acids
Thickeners, Stabilisers, Emulsifiers, Anti-caking agents

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Description


Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids are the salts of natural fatty acids. They are produced mainly from plant origin, but can also be produced from the fats of animals. The acids are a mixture of stearic-, oleic-, palmitic- and myristinic acids, and are used as emulsifiersUsed in food to maintain a uniform mixture between two or more unblendable mixutres. For example a mixture of oil and water. This is achieved by having one end of the emulsifier molecule soluble in water and the other end soluble in fats and oils. in foods.


Common Uses

Many products.


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