Glyceryl stearate citrate

Glyceryl stearate citrate (CAS 55840-13-6), also known as stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate or monostearin citrate, is a citric acid ester of glyceryl monostearate used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food and personal care manufacturing.

Where is Glyceryl stearate citrate used?

• Food: emulsifier and mild acidulant in margarines, shortenings and processed dairy products, improving texture and shelf stability
• Bakery: dough conditioner that extends crumb softness in breads and cakes
• Personal care: emulsifying agent in creams and lotions
• Flavor delivery: amphiphilic structure encapsulates and stabilizes lipophilic flavor compounds
• It enables stable oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems without synthetic co-emulsifiers.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm grade suitability against relevant regional food additive regulations before procurement.

Commercial specifications

• Purity and acid value parameters vary by supplier.