Phytosteryl canola glycerides

Phytosteryl canola glycerides (CAS 68990-51-2), also known commercially as glycerides, vegetable-oil, mixed with vegetable-oil sterol esters, is a plant-derived lipid blend combining canola-sourced glycerides with phytosterol esters.

Where is Phytosteryl canola glycerides used?

• Food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations: emulsifier and moisturizing agent
• Functional food and nutraceutical products: structuring emulsifier delivering plant sterol content
• Cosmetics: builds stable oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions in skin creams and lotions
• Pharmaceutical topicals: emulsion stability and skin barrier support without synthetic emulsifiers
• Fat-reduced spreads and dairy alternatives: improves texture and mouthfeel
• Its plant-derived origin supports clean-label and natural product claims.

Good to know: Buyers should verify phytosterol ester content and fatty acid profile against formulation targets. Evaluating supplier lots supports compliance with application requirements and internal quality control protocols.

Commercial specifications

• Semi-solid or waxy solid at room temperature
• Bulk and smaller packaged formats