Food additives are defined as: “To improve the quality, color and aroma of food , flavor, and artificial or natural substances added to food for the needs of preservation, preservation and processing technology. Nutritional enhancers, food spices, base substances in gum-based candies, and processing aids for the food industry are also included. .”
Calcium stearate is white powder, insoluble in water, cold ethanol and ether, soluble in hot benzene, benzene and turpentine and other organic solvents, slightly soluble in hot ethanol and ether. It decomposes slowly when heated to 400°C and is flammable. It decomposes into stearic acid and corresponding calcium salts when exposed to strong acid and is hygroscopic.
The application of calcium stearate in the food industry is as follows:
As a food additive, calcium stearate can be added to cakes, sweets, granular chewing gum, etc. In sweets, it acts as a lubricant.
In tablet manufacturing, calcium stearate is used as a good release agent and is also used in the manufacture of honey powder and various condiments, such as garlic salt, meat tenderizer powder and salad dressings. .
It can also be used for non-toxic soft films such as food packaging. It also has a stabilizer effect and has good long-term stability.
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