E491 Sorbitan Monostearate in Yeast CAS: 1338-41-6

E 491 Sorbitan Monostearate, which is also known as Span60, is an esterification of sorbitol and stearic acid.Span60 is often used in yeast to enhance the activity of instant dry yeast during hydration. If too much stearic acid is involved, sorbitan tristearate (E492) is produced during the manufacturing process.Sorbitan Monostearate uses in yeast are popular.

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E 491 Sorbitan Monostearate is a white to yellow waxy bead or flake with a slight peculiar odor. Span60 has a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of 4.7 HLB, meaning that it is lipophilic and soluble in oil.Sorbitan Monostearate is a W/O emulsion, which has a strong emulsifying and wetting effect. Sorbitan monostearate is safe to eat with virtually no side effects, and its safety has been confirmed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

1. Sorbitan monostearate is commonly used as an emulsifier in conjunction with polysorbate to maintain the mixing of water and oil, enabling manufacturers to produce stable food mixtures.
2. As an excellent emulsifier and thickener, Sorbitan Monostearate emulsifier is typically used in a wide range of food products, including confectionery, baked goods, dry yeast, margarine, desserts, ice cream, cakes, and salad dressings.
3. E 491 Sorbitan Monostearate is also applied as a brightener in the leather industry, synthetic fibers, metalworking fluids, and as an emulsifier in the coatings, plastics, and cosmetics industries.
4. Sorbitan monostearate is a nonionic surfactant with emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting properties that make it suitable for use in a wide variety of personal care and healthcare products, including hair care products and soaps.

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