Quick Details
- Purity:100%
- Color::Light brown
- CAS No:29894-35-7
- Product Name:Polyglycerol polyricinoleate PGPR E476
- Certification:ISO22000/Kosher/Halal
- Usage:emulsifier
- Processing Time:-
- Port:-
- Supply Ability: 500 Tons Per Month
- Brand Name:honest
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR), E476
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR), E476, is an emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty
acids (usually from castor bean, but also from soybean oil).
PGPR is a yellowish, viscous liquid, and is strongly lipophilic: it is soluble in fats and oils and insoluble in water and ethanol.
In chocolate, compound chocolate and similar coatings, PGPR is mainly used with another substance like lecithin to reduce viscosity.
It is used at low levels (below 0.5%), and works by decreasing the friction between the solid particles (e.g. cacao, sugar, milk) in molten
chocolate,
reducing the yield stress so that it flows more easily, approaching the behaviour of a Newtonian fluid.
It can also be used as an emulsifier in spreads and in salad dressings, or to improve the texture of baked goods.
It is made up of a short chain of glycerol molecules connected by ether bonds, with ricinoleic acid side chains connected by ester bonds.
Specification:
Appearance
Yellowish viscous liquid
Acid Value
Max 6 mgKOH/gm
Polyglycerol
Less than 10%
Hydroxyl Value
80-100 mgKOH/gm
Viscosity
700-900 CPS at 60 C
Saponification Value
170-185 mgKOH/gm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
Less than 10 mg/kg
Arsenic
Less than 1 mg/kg
Mercury
Less than 1 mg/kg
Cadmium
Less than 1 mg/kg
Lead
Less than 5 mg/kg
Refractive Index
1.4630-1.4665
Application
Widely variety of application e.g.:
Chocolate & Chocolate compound: PGPR is a one of the most widely used emulsifier in the chocolate and
confectionery industry where it is used as a viscosity reducer. It reduces the Casson Yield Value, thereby reducing the amount of cocoa butter used. This provides a substantial cost
saving.
PGPR reduces the viscosity of chocolate and similar coatings and compounds. It works by
decreasing the friction between the particles of cacao, sugar, milk, etc. present so they can flow more easily when melted. It is used at low levels (below 1%). It is made up of a short chain of
glycerol molecules connected by ether bonds, with ricinoleic acid side chains connected by ester bonds.
Margarine, Low Fat Dressings, Myonnaise and Sauces: Used in low fat formulations.
It can also be used as an emulsifier in spreads and in salad dressings or as a crystal inhibitor and
anticlouding agent in fractionated vegetable oils.
Pan Release Emulsions: It is the ideal emulsifier for the production of such emulsions for the bakery
industry.
Seafood Colours:
It is used by producers for the sea food industry, especially for Surimi.
Cosmetics:
Used as an emollient in moisturising creams, skin balms, sun screens, lip gloss, foundation and soft wipes.
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