Glyceryl Monostearate (GMS)

Range of Applications

Bakery - anti-staling agent, dough strengthener, crumb softener, improves aeration and moisture retention.
Coffee creamers - Emulsifier - aids powder dispersibility, improve whitening and imparts creamy smooth mouthfeel.
Lipid containing protein drinks - flavour enhancer.
Ice cream - Emulsifier Destabilizer - facilitate fat-protein interaction, provide smooth body and texture, improve melt-down properties, support stable flavour and high overrun properties.
Confectionary
Improves moisture resistance and fat distribution to enhance palatability (chocolates)
Improves texture and chewing quality (chewing gum0
Anti-sticking agent (Candy)
Personal Care--good O/W emulsifier, opacifier, stability enhancer, forms protective coating (prevent water loss) and suitable for cream and ointment base.
Pharma - As solidifier (suppository), controller release agent (oral medicaments) and co-emulsifier in ointments, gel, lotion, cream.