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Stearyl palmityl tartrate

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Stearyl palmityl tartrate[1]
Names
Other names
  • Stearyl tartrate
  • E 483
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
E number E483 (thickeners, ...)
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C(O)C(O)C(=O)OCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C(O)C(O)C(=O)OCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C(O)C(O)C(=O)OCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
C40H74O6 to C38H78O6
Molar mass 627 to 655 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Stearyl palmityl tartrate is a derivative of tartaric acid used as an emulsifier. It is produced by esterification of tartaric acid with commercial grade stearyl alcohol, which generally consists of a mixture of the fatty alcohols stearyl and palmityl alcohol.[1] Stearyl palmityl tartrate consists mainly of diesters, with minor amounts of monoester and of unchanged starting materials.

Use

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Stearyl palmityl tartrate is used as emulsifier under the E number E 483. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations sets limits of use at 4 g/kg for bakery wares and 5 g/kg for dessert products.[2]

Law

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Use of stearyl palmityl tartrate is prohibited in Australia.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b FAO Nutrition Meetings, Report Series No. 40A,B,C; WHO/Food Add./67.29
  2. ^ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations