Glycerides, C16-18 and C18-unsatd. mono- and di-, citrates

Glycerides, C16-18 and C18-unsatd. mono- and di-, citrates (CAS 91052-16-3) is a citric acid ester of mixed mono- and diglycerides derived from C16-18 and unsaturated C18 fatty acids. Also marketed as Dracorin GOC.

Where is Glycerides, C16-18 and C18-unsatd. mono- and di-, citrates used?

• Food: emulsifier and stabilizer in margarines, shortenings and bakery fillings
• Confectionery: controls fat bloom and improves texture in compound coatings and chocolate-based products
• Personal care: supports oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsion stability in creams and lotions
• Processed meat and dairy: fat dispersion with oxidative stability
• In food manufacturing it stabilizes fat-based systems.

Good to know: Combines lipid-based emulsification with the antioxidant effect of bound citric acid; shelf life is extended through metal ion chelation.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging options generally include bags or cartons suited to industrial-scale formulation environments