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Span 20 | E493 | Sorbitan Monolaurate | CAS 1338-39-2 |
Span 40 | E495 | Sorbitan Monopalmitate | CAS 26266-57-9 |
Span 60 | E491 | Sorbitan monostearate | CAS 1338-41-6 |
Span 65 | E492 | Sorbitan Tristearate | CAS 26658-19-5 |
Span 80 | E494 | Sorbitan Monooleate | CAS 1338-43-8 |
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Span 20/40/60/65/80 | Sorbitan Esters |
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Application
Besides its cosmetic application, the main use of span is in food industry.
Span is used as an emulsifier, commonly together with polysorbates to keep water and oil mixed in many food products.
It is commonly used in instant dry yeast, fat and oil emulsions, desserts, food supplements, cake, spread, margarine, coffee whiteners, and so on.
The following are its main uses and functions in food:
Dry yeast: maintain the moisture, increase the shelf life of dry yeast, and help the rehydration of yeast cells before blended with other dough ingredients.
Ice cream: promote emulsifying of dairy fat, prevent the formation of ice crystals, and improve the mouthfeel.
Margarine: improve emulsion stability and reduce sandiness.
Whipping cream: improve foam volume and contribute to a nice and stiff foam.
Bread & Cake: increase the loaf volume and improve the texture of bread and cake.
Confections and chocolate: stabilize the emulsion of oils and fats.