A mixture of partial lactic and fatty acid esters of glycerin. It varies
in consistency from a soft to a hard, waxy solid. It is dispersible
in hot water, and is moderately soluble in hot isopropanol, in
xylene, and in cottonseed oil.
GLYCERYL-LACTOESTERSOFFATTYACIDS is made by the reaction of monoand diglycerides or propylene glycol ester with lactic acid, resulting in a compound with more surface activity and slightly more hydrophilicity than the regular monoand diglycerides. They are used as emulsifiers, plasticizers, and promoters of starch gelatinization. They are used where aeration is required, such as in toppings, cakes, and icings, at levels necessary to obtain the technical effect.
