Glycerol monolaurate (GML), also known as dodecanoic acid monoglyceride, is an Esterophilic Non-ionic surfactant, and naturally found in breast milk, coconut oil and American sylvestris. GML is an excellent food emulsifier with the HLB value of 5.2, and is a safe, efficient and broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agent with dual functions of emulsification and antisepsis.
CAS No. 142-18-7 Molecular Formula: C15H30O4
| Application range | |
| Dairy,Fruit and Vegetables | Anti-corrosion and preservation, prolong the shelf life, improve the safety of milk. |
| Meat and Meat Products | Effectively reduce the interfacial tension, avoid the separation of oil and water and prevent delamination and sedimentation to improve the quality of meat products. |
| Baked products and Flour products | Good inhibitory effect on various molds. |
| 飼料添加物 | Has antibacterial and bactericidal ability, good inhibitory effect on viruses such as PRRS and swine fever. |
| Quality Index | |||
| Test item | Standard | Test item | Standard |
| Appearance | Milky white or light yellow powder solid | Soap quality | ≤2.0 |
| Glycerin monolaurate | ≥90 | Water content | ≤2.0 |
| Acid value | ≤6.0 | Lead | ≤2.0 |
| Free glycerin | ≤7.0 | ≤7.0 | ≤7.0 |
