Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT)

Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT)

Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT)

Range of Applications

  • As multifunctional food ingredient - solubiliser for fat-insoluble, as releasing and anti-sticking agent, and glazing agent (in confectionary or dried fruit application).
  • As food production machine lubricant - replacing mineral oil.
  • Used in energy bar, juice, sports, meal replacement drinks and ketogenic diet - provide instant energy, do not contribute to fat depot (prevent obesity).
  • Fat source in baby food and milk formula - MCT easily hydrolysed and absorbed.
  • Personal Care & Cosmetic - excellent spreading emollient easily absorbed by skin, fat soluble ingredient carrier (sunscreen), pigment dispersing properties (lipstick), solvent (perfume).
  • Pharma Application
  • Soft gelatin capsules - seal surface and create sheen.
  • aerosol , Ointments, Transdermal - form part of oil phase, spread and promote absorption of actives through skin.
  • Coated Tablets, Suppositories - film coating, viscosity regulator, inhibit crystalization and disperse actives.


Quality Control Data Data Data
MCT 865 MCT C8
Acid Value mgKOH/g 0.2 Max 0.1 Max
Iodine Value % 0.5 Max 0.5 Max
Sap. Value mgKOH/g 325-345 340-370
Colour APHA 50 Max 50 Max
Moisture % 0.15 Max 0.15 Max
Chain Distribution %
C6 2.0
C8 55-65 95.0
C10 35-45
C12 2.0
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