Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (SSL) - E 481
Product description
Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (SSL), identified as the food additive E 481, is a highly effective, anionic dough conditioner and emulsifier. It is typically supplied
as a white cream powder.
Key Functions and Benefits
SSL is versatile and offers significant functional improvements across various food categories, primarily focused on dough strength, emulsification, and stabilization:
Dough Conditioning: It strengthens the dough structure, which eases processing and handling, resulting in improved volume and crumb texture in baked goods. Emulsification & Stabilization (Sauces & Beverages): In sauces and salad dressings, SSL is used to keep various ingredients together and homogeneous. For hot powdered drinks, it makes the structure homogeneous, contributing to product stability and complete dispersion upon mixing. Taste and Structure Regulation: In diet foods, it plays a role in regulating both the taste and structure, improving the overall palatability and texture. Applications
SSL is widely used throughout the food industry in both baked goods and emulsified products:
Bakery: Bakery products, bread and bread types, cake and bread mixes, and grain and potato-based snacks. Fats & Emulsions: Oil emulsions and cream. Condiments & Beverages: Sauce and salad dressing, and beverages. Specialty Foods: Diet foods, desserts, pet foods
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Key Functions and Benefits
SSL is versatile and offers significant functional improvements across various food categories, primarily focused on dough strength, emulsification, and stabilization:
Dough Conditioning: It strengthens the dough structure, which eases processing and handling, resulting in improved volume and crumb texture in baked goods. Emulsification & Stabilization (Sauces & Beverages): In sauces and salad dressings, SSL is used to keep various ingredients together and homogeneous. For hot powdered drinks, it makes the structure homogeneous, contributing to product stability and complete dispersion upon mixing. Taste and Structure Regulation: In diet foods, it plays a role in regulating both the taste and structure, improving the overall palatability and texture. Applications
SSL is widely used throughout the food industry in both baked goods and emulsified products:
Bakery: Bakery products, bread and bread types, cake and bread mixes, and grain and potato-based snacks. Fats & Emulsions: Oil emulsions and cream. Condiments & Beverages: Sauce and salad dressing, and beverages. Specialty Foods: Diet foods, desserts, pet foods
Specifications
Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (SSL) - E 481
