Also known as: Glycerol monostearate, glyceryl monostearate, E471
CAS 31566-31-1Enquire for availability
GMS is the most widely used food emulsifier, giving crumb softness, aeration and fat control, supplied to food ingredients manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
31566-31-1
Grade
Food grade, 40% / 90% monoglyceride content
Packing
25 kg carton or paper bag
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our emulsifiers range, GMS is the most widely used food emulsifier, giving crumb softness, aeration and fat control. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as white to cream beads, flakes or powder, in food grade, 40% / 90% monoglyceride content, with an assay of monoglyceride 40% or 90% min. The CAS number is 31566-31-1.
Applications of GMS
Across the region we supply GMS into:
Crumb softening and anti-staling in bread, cake and sponge
Overrun and dryness control in ice cream and frozen dessert
Fat crystallisation control in margarine and shortening
Aeration in whipped toppings, mousses and cream fillings
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg carton or paper bag. Store in cool, dry conditions below 25 °C. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for GMS
CAS No.
31566-31-1
Appearance
White to cream beads, flakes or powder
Grade
Food grade, 40% / 90% monoglyceride content
Purity / Assay
Monoglyceride 40% or 90% min
Monoglyceride content
40% / 90%
Free glycerol
1.5% max
Melting point
58–62 °C
Iodine value
3.0 max
Packing
25 kg carton or paper bag
Storage
Cool, dry conditions below 25 °C
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Crumb softening and anti-staling in bread, cake and sponge
Overrun and dryness control in ice cream and frozen dessert
Fat crystallisation control in margarine and shortening
Aeration in whipped toppings, mousses and cream fillings
What packing is GMS supplied in?
GMS is supplied in 25 kg carton or paper bag. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of GMS do you stock?
We supply food grade, 40% / 90% monoglyceride content. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver GMS outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
