Emulsifiers

摘要

A non-hydrogenated, non-palm emulsifier composition comprises: at least 20% by weight monoglycerides; less than 60% by weight of diglycerides; and from 0-80% by weight triglycerides, wherein the weight % is with respect to the total of monoglycerides, diglycerides and triglycerides, and wherein the fatty acid residues bound to the monoglycerides, diglycerides and triglycerides in the emulsifier composition comprise: from 20% to 75% by weight stearic acid (C18:0); from 15% to 60% by weight oleic acid (C18:1); and from 1% to 10% by weight palmitic acid (C16:0), based on the total weight of C8 to C24 fatty acids. The composition is obtainable by a method comprising the reaction of a fat with glycerol in the presence of an enzymatic catalyst