Product description
Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids (PGME), designated as the food additive E 477, is a versatile emulsifier
highly prized for its exceptional aerating
and stabilizing capabilities in whipped and baked products.
Key Functions and Benefits
PGME's
primary roles are focused on creating stable, high-volume foams and improving
product quality across various food systems:
Aeration
and Volume (Cakes): It
acts as a superior aerating agent
in cake formulations, enabling the formation of fine, consistent pores and achieving large volume.
Cream
Stabilization and Volume: It exhibits strong solvent and homogenizing properties in creams. When used in
products like whipped cream powder, it effectively increases the final cream volume and stability.
Homogeneity
and Texture: It
generally increases the
homogeneity of the product, resulting in a smoother, more uniform
texture.
Structure
Improvement (Diet Foods): In diet
foods, it helps hold added
products together, improving both the structure and volume of the
final item.
Shelf-Life
Extension: PGME
contributes to an overall shelf-life-extending
effect in finished goods.
Applications
PGME is
essential in applications where high aeration and stable emulsion are critical:
Desserts
& Confectionery: Desserts, edible ice, and whipped
dessert coatings.
Bakery: Powdered cake mixes.
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