SOL LACTEM is an ester derived from esterification of Lactic acid with monoglycerides.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION
Color: Off white to light yellow
State: Solid Powder / Flakes
Acid Value: Max. 6 mgKoh/g
Saponification Value: 220-280 mgKoh/g
Iodine Value: Max. 2
Lactic Acid Content: 20-25 %
Melting Point: Approx. 50 degrees Celsius
MICROBILOGICAL SPECIFICATION
Total plate count max. 5,000 /g
Total plate count max. 5,000 /g
Coliforms absent in 0.1g
Salmonella absent in 25g
HEAVY METALS
Arsenic (As): Max. 3mg / kg
Cadmium (Cd): Max.1mg / kg
Lead (Pb): Max. 2mg / kg
Mercury (Hg): Max. 1mg / kg
APPLICATION
Vegetable whipping creams, cocoa based products, topping powders, cake margarine, aerated based fillings.
GMO INFORMATION
Non-GMO Product.
ALLERGEN DECLARATION
Allergens
Cereals containing gluten
Crustaceans
Eggs
Fish
Peanuts
Soybeans
Milk (including lactose)
Nuts
Celery
Mustard
Sesame seeds
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites (>10 mg/kg)
Lupin
Molluscs
According to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, wheat based glucose syrups including dextrose and products thereof as well as fully refined soybean oil and fat and products thereof are exempt from allergen labelling requirements.
PACKAGING & SHELF LIFE
25 kg Paper bag with Inner Plastic Liner
The recommended shelf life of packaged SOL LACTEM is two years from production date.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product to be stored on pallets away from walls in clean, cool and dry conditions and shall not be subjected to direct sunlight and foreign odours. Storage Temperature - 20 ÌŠC. No guarantee for open packages.
QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
FSSC 22000, RSPO MB, Halal, Kosher, Fssai
Frequently Asked Questions
LACTEM, or SOL LACTEM E 472b, is a lactic acid ester of mono- and diglycerides made from vegetable oils. It appears as an off white to light yellow solid with a melting point of approximately 50 degrees Celsius.
LACTEM is used in vegetable whipping creams and aerated-based fillings, where it supports stable aeration and consistent texture throughout the whipping process.
Beyond whipped products, LACTEM is used in cocoa-based products, topping powders, and cake margarine formulations.
