Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acid (PGE/E475)
Properties
PGE is made from edible,fully hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm).
Regulatory Information:
PGE is meeting the specification for identification and purity on food additives given by FAO/WHO,EU directives,etc.
Application
As emulsifier, penetrant, stabilizer, quick-dissolving agent, antistaling agent, wetting agent, dispersing agent in ice cream, rice and flour, baked products, sweets, dairy products, and meat.
Specification
| Appearance | Beads or Powder |
| Color | Cream to light yellow |
| Acid value | ≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g |
| Iodine value | ≤ 3 g/100g |
| Melting point | 50–60℃ |
| Saponification value | 120-135mg KOH/g |
| Heavy Metals | |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Ash | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metal as Pb | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Lead | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Mercury | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
Packing
In 25kg kraft bag 16mts/20’FCL or 25mts/40’FCL
Storage
Keep in shaded,cool and dry places.
Shelf life
24 months from manufacturing date if remains unopened and stored under recommended condition.