emulsifiers
Sorbitan Mono Stearate – SMS
Sorbitan Mono Stearate (SMS) is a lipophilic emulsifier commonly used to stabilize fat-and-water systems. In the yeast industry, it serves as a critical processing aid that covers cell membranes during the drying process, protecting vital intracellular structures from thermal damage.
Key Functional Benefits
- Yeast Viability Protection: Ensures high gas-generation activity upon rehydration of active dry yeast.
- Fat Bloom Prevention: Inhibits polymorphous fat transformations in chocolate compounds, preventing white fat bloom during storage.
Specifications
| Acid Value | 5.0 - 10.0 |
| Saponification Value | 147 - 157 |
| Hydroxyl Value | 235 - 260 |
| Melting Point | 50 - 55 °C |
