Glycerol esters suitable for use in food are obtained by esterifying refined natural resin (Gum Rosin) with glycerin. It is suitable for food use, is stable, has no odor and does not have a bitter taste. It is in transparent (light yellow) glass solid form.
Food Stuff Esters (Food Esters or Food Compound esters) and Food Grade Esters (food grade ester or food grade ester) are important Glycerol Ester Resins used in the food and beverage industry.
Food Grade Esters are Resin Esters produced in accordance with food safety standards and for direct human consumption, used in the production of sweeteners, flavors, emulsifiers, stabilizers and other ingredients used in food products.
Food Stuff Esters are Resin esters used in the food industry to enhance the taste, aroma and smell of foods to improve the properties of food and beverages such as taste, smell and aroma. For example, fruit flavors, fragrant oils, and aromatic flavors are examples of Food Stuff Esters.
It is well soluble in hydrocarbons, esters, ethers, ketones and aromatic solvents. It is insoluble in water.
It is used as an emulsion stabilizer in gum base, chewing gum flavor, beverages and flavoring products.