LACTEM (E472b)
Lactic acid esters of mono‑/diglycerides • bread strength; whipping
Dose – flour (bwf)
≈ 0.2–0.5%
Dose – whipped creams
≈ 0.1–0.3% of fat
Melting range
≈ 45–60 °C (by fatty profile)
Acid value
~40–80 mg KOH/g*
*Representative values; actual limits and lactic ester content
vary by grade. Shipped lots conform to the COA and food
regulations for E472b.
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | 40–80 | per grade |
| Saponification value | — | per grade |
| Total lactic acid (as LAC) | 10–30% | per grade |
| Monoglyceride content | high | per grade |
| Loss on drying (105 °C) | ≤ 2.0% | ≤ 4.0% |
| Appearance | off‑white powder | conforms |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Form | dust‑reduced beads / prills | conforms |
| Granulation | 10–40 mesh | as ordered |
| Bulk density | 0.35–0.55 g/mL | — |
| Handling | reduced dusting; easy scaling | — |
| Appearance | off‑white beads | conforms |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Design | instantized for rapid wet‑out | — |
| Hydration | fast dispersion in cold water | — |
| Use | premixes; dry blends; quick‑mix lines | — |
| Appearance | granulated powder | conforms |
| Application | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Bread/rolls | 0.2–0.5% on flour. Strengthens dough, improves gas retention and volume; supports softness with enzymes. |
| Cakes/donuts | 0.3–0.7% on flour. Emulsifies fat; fine crumb; stable batter; reduces oil uptake in fried doughs. |
| Whipped toppings/creams | 0.1–0.3% of fat. Enhances overrun and stand‑up; combine with mono‑/diglycerides. |
| Margarine/spreads | 0.1–0.3%. Improves water‑in‑oil stability and plasticity. |
| Use notes | Disperse into flour or pre‑slurry in warm water/oil. Tune with SSL/DATEM for target texture. Check local label rules for E‑numbers. |
| Storage | Food additive, non‑DG. Store cool/dry; keep sealed; rotate FIFO. |
| Applications | Packaging | Certificates/Labeling |
|---|---|---|
|
• Bread/rolls, cakes, donuts.
• Whipped toppings, creams, dessert mixes. • Margarine/spreads; dry blends and premixes. |
• 20 / 25 kg multi‑wall bags or cartons; big bags on
request.
• Small packs for R&D and plant trials. |
• E472b food additive; halal/kosher options.
• RSPO‑MB/SG options on request (fat source). |
Specs are representative; shipped material conforms to the lot
COA. Palm‑free and RSPO options available on request.