Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL, E481)
Bread strength; whipping • lactylates
Dose in flour
≈ 0.25–0.5% bwf
Acid value
~60–90 mg KOH/g
Saponification value
~130–190 mg KOH/g
Total lactic acid
~31–34%
Values are representative and may vary by grade. Supplied material
conforms to the lot COA and applicable food regulations.
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | 60–90 | 60–96 |
| Saponification value | 130–190 | 120–220 |
| Total lactic acid | 31–34% | 28–38% |
| Sodium (as Na) | 3.5–5.0% | 2.5–6.5% |
| 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 / wettable for cold water | — |
| Hydration | rapid wet‑out; minimal fisheyes | — |
| Use | premixes; dry blends; quick‑mix lines | — |
| Appearance | granulated powder | conforms |
| Application | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Bread/rolls | 0.25–0.5% on flour (bwf). Strengthens gluten, improves gas retention, increases volume, finer crumb; supports freeze‑thaw stability. |
| Whipped toppings/creams | 0.1–0.3% in fat phase or premix. Enhances overrun and stand‑up; combine with mono‑/diglycerides. |
| Noodles/pasta | 0.1–0.3% to improve dough handling and texture. |
| Use notes | Disperse into flour or pre‑slurry in warm water/oil. Avoid excessive addition (can toughen crumb). Check label laws for E‑numbers. |
| Storage | Food additive, non‑DG. Store cool/dry; keep sealed; rotate FIFO. |
| Applications | Packaging | Certificates/Labeling |
|---|---|---|
|
• Bread/rolls, buns, tortillas, noodles/pasta.
• Whipped toppings, non‑dairy creams, dessert mixes. • Dry blends, premixes, instant products. |
• 20 / 25 kg multi‑wall bags or cartons; big bags on
request.
• Small packs for R&D and plant trials. |
• FCC/E481; halal/kosher options.
• RSPO‑MB/SG options (stearate source) on request. |
Specs are representative; shipped material conforms to the lot
COA. Ask for palm‑free or RSPO options if needed.