Mixed ammonium salts of phosphorylated glycerides

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The mix of ammonium salts of phosphorylated glycerides can be either made synthetically or from mixture of glycerol and partially hardened plant (most often used: rapeseed oil) oils.

Applications edit

It is most often used in chocolate industry as an emulsifier, often as alternative to lecithin.

Properties edit

At room temperature it is liquid.

Synonyms edit

  • Ammonium phosphatide
  • Emulsifier YN
  • E number E442

See also edit