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E470a PS- Potassium Stearate

Chemical Name: Potassium Stearate
CAS No: 593-29-3
E Number: E470a (Potassium salts of fatty acids)

Product Description

Potassium Stearate is the potassium salt of stearic acid and appears as a fine white powder. It is widely used as a functional additive in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications due to its emulsifying, stabilizing, and lubricating properties. In food-related applications, it is primarily utilized in bakery ingredient systems, especially in the production of cake gel emulsifiers.

Applications

• Cake gel emulsifier production

• Bakery emulsifier and improver formulations

• Pharmaceutical tablet and capsule manufacturing (lubricant and flow aid)

• Food and non-food emulsifier systems

Functional Benefits

• Acts as an effective emulsifier and stabilizer

• Improves aeration, volume, and texture in cake systems

• Enhances processing performance in cake gel formulations

• Improves powder flow and compression behavior

• Supports uniform mixing and consistent product quality

Typical Usage Areas

• Sponge cakes and industrial cake mixes

• Cake gel emulsifier compounds

• Pharmaceutical tablets and capsules

• Specialized food additive blends

Storage & Handling

Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep packaging tightly closed to preserve product quality.

Packaging

Available in standard industrial packaging. Please contact us for detailed packaging options and specifications.

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