Glycerol Monostearate Powder

Glycerol Monostearate 40% (SE), Glyceryl Monostearate 40% Powder

Food Powder, Supplement Powder, Stabiliser & Emulsifier

 

What is Glycerol Monostearate?

Glycerol Monostearate, or GMS, is a compound naturally found in the body and it is sourced from plants.  It’s made by reacting glycerol with stearic acid, which is a type of fatty acid.  Glycerol Monostearate powder is commonly used in food products, cosmetics, and supplements as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer.  In food-grade products, Glycerol Monostearate is denoted by the E number E471.

 

Glycerol Monostearate powder has a waxy texture and is commonly used as an emulsifier, which is a substance that helps mix two immiscible substances, such as oil and water.  Many in the fitness and sport supplement industry are using Glycerol Monostearate for vascularity & hyperhydration and is having some great results.

 

Because it is a natural, non-toxic element, consumers use Glycerol Monostearate powder for many different purposes.  It is also said to be hygroscopic in nature, and as a convenient powdered supplement, Glycerol Monostearate can keep the body hydrated and help build muscle.

 

Glycerol Monostearate 40%, refers to the mono glyceride content.  The “SE” in brackets, refers to Self-Emulsifying.

 

Use & Benefits:

Glycerol Monostearate provides benefits not only to the human body but also in different industries like baking, pharmaceuticals, sports supplements and it is also noted to give benefits to athletes.  In addition, Glycerol Monostearate is considered generally safe to its users.

 

For athletes, Glycerol Monostearate supports and aids in the hydration of the body leading to the increase of the amount of blood flow to the muscles and maximise muscle cell volumization, which then delays dehydration.  Not to mention massive and prolonged muscle pumps during workouts!

 

Some studies suggest that Glycerol Monostearate has the properties to increase physical performance and energy boost and lower heart rate and body temperature making a person do more in terms of vigorous activities.

 

Supplementing with Glycerol Monostearate, supports immune boost as it is rich in antioxidants, which play an essential role in the immune system.  They help fight free radicals that can cause damage to the body, thereby providing full-body protection against diseases.

 

Glycerol Monostearate is also being used as a great emulsifying agent and in other technologies such as food additives and also being used in many food solutions.  Glycerol Monostearate is a type of emulsifier that helps distribute moisture evenly, reducing the chances of the powder or granules clumping together, thus making food production more efficient.  When products contain both water and oil, the ingredients separate.  But an emulsifier helps combine them.  It reduces the liquid’s surface tension and stabilizes the mixture. It can also interact with other ingredients, inducing air into them and preventing them from crystallizing.

 

To help extend the shelf life of baked goods and help them stay fresh for longer, such as cakes, biscuits, ice cream and breads, using Glycerol Monostearate will really help.  Use 1g to 2g of GMS for every 300g of baked ingredients.  For example:  if you are planning to bake a carrot cake and the total of the dry and wet ingredients combined add up to 1,500g (1.5kg), then add 5g to 8g of GMS to the mix.  Not only will it help the ingredients stay together, but it will prevent the baked goods, or ice cream, from drying out or being too sweet.

 

Some key benefits are:

– Highly concentrated

– Dietary supplement

– Supports lean muscle growth

– Supports hydration

– Increase blood flow and muscle pumps

– Improves shelf life of baked goods

– Emulsifier & stabilizer

– Contains no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives

– Food Grade, Plant derived

– Non GMO – Non Genetically Modified

– Vegan friendly

 

Specifications:

Appearance:  White / off white fatty crystalline powder, mild characteristic odour, mild characteristic taste.

Solubility:  Insoluble in water.

Food Grade:  Suitable for food, sports nutrition and / or baked goods.

CAS Number:   31566-31-1

Molecular Formula:  C21H42O4

 

Suggested Use:

Adult – Mix 10g (3 tsp) once a day in water, juice, BCAA sports drink, protein shake or in your pre-workout or as directed.  Consume before, during and after a workout.

For baked goods:  Use 1g to 2g of GMS for every 300g of dry and / or wet ingredients.

Children 4 – 12 years – Only as professionally prescribed.  Not to be used by children under 4 years of age.

If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Animal – Only as professionally prescribed.

Product may vary in colour, taste and consistency which can occur from batch to batch.  This does not affect potency or quality.

Packed in Australia from Local and Imported Ingredients.