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Louis Francois Glycerol Monostearate is a high-quality, plant-based emulsifier derived from fully hydrogenated sunflower oil. This creamy-white to light brown powder offers superior emulsification properties, contributing to smoother textures and improved product stability in a variety of food applications. With its ability to bind water and fat molecules, Glycerol Monostearate plays a key role in enhancing product texture, increasing volume, and extending shelf life, while maintaining a delicate balance between flavour and consistency.
Glycerol Monostearate’s versatile functionality makes it ideal for use in bakery products, dairy, confectionery, and modern culinary applications. Unlike non-standardized emulsifiers, Louis Francois Glycerol Monostearate ensures better dispersion, more uniform emulsions, and long-lasting texture improvements.
Incorporation:
Glycerol Monostearate is easily incorporated by dissolving it in either hot water or the fat phase of a recipe. For optimal dispersion, vigorously shake or blend the solution before adding it to the mixer or kneader.
Bakery Products & Cakes: Enhances texture, increases volume, and improves moisture retention
Confectionery: Prevents crystallization, enhances texture, and stabilizes emulsions in sweets and chocolates
Doughs & Batters: Improves dough handling, resulting in more uniform, finely divided, and consistent products
Frozen Desserts & Dairy: Contributes to smoother textures and prevents fat crystallization in ice creams and sorbets
Modern Culinary Emulsions: Supports stable, finely textured emulsions in sauces and foams
Application | Suggested Dosage |
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Bakery & Cakes | 1–5 g/kg |
Confectionery | 1–3 g/kg |
Frozen Desserts & Dairy | 0.5–1.5 g/kg |
Culinary Emulsions & Sauces | 0.5–2 g/kg |
Adjust based on the formulation and desired outcome.
Creamy-white to light brown powder
Characteristic mild aroma
Soluble in water, dispersible in fats and oils
Improves emulsions, texture, volume, and moisture retention
Clean-label friendly, non-GMO, allergen-free
Soft, moist cakes with improved crumb structure and longer shelf life
Smooth, creamy ganache with controlled viscosity
Stable and airy emulsions for modernist culinary techniques
Uniform, consistent doughs and batters for bakery goods
Compared to lower-grade emulsifiers, Louis Francois Glycerol Monostearate excels in dispersion, texture improvement, and stability. Its ability to prevent staling and crystallization in bakery and confectionery products offers a distinct advantage in texture and flavor. Unlike other emulsifiers, its performance is consistently reliable, ensuring superior results in high-precision applications.
Extracted from fully hydrogenated sunflower oil, Louis Francois Glycerol Monostearate is a naturally derived ingredient that supports both traditional and modern culinary processes.
For over a century, Maison Louis Francois has been crafting premium ingredients that are trusted by chefs, bakers, and food scientists worldwide. Their Glycerol Monostearate is a testament to their dedication to quality, functionality, and culinary excellence.