SodiumStearylLactylate

Uses

Sodium Stearyl Lactylate is a dough conditioner, emulsifier, and whipping agent that is the reaction product of stearic and lactic acids neutralized to a sodium or calcium salt, for example, calcium stearyl lactylate and sodium stearyl lactylate. it is used to improve the tolerance of bread dough to processing and to improve gas reten- tion. it is used as an emulsifier in coffee whiteners, puddings, and low-fat margarine. it functions as a whipping aid in egg products and vegetable fat toppings. it complexes starch in dehydrated pota- toes to allow for production of thicker, more uniform sheets.