At room temperature, it is in the form of a white to yellow granular solid. It has an HLB value of 2.1,which is fairly lipophilic. As a food additive, it can reduce the turbidity of vegetable oil containing high saturated fatty
acids. It can also improve the fat crystal structure and stability in chocolate and margarine. In addition, it acts as an
emulsifier in cosmetic industry and as lubricant in textile industry.
acids. It can also improve the fat crystal structure and stability in chocolate and margarine. In addition, it acts as an
emulsifier in cosmetic industry and as lubricant in textile industry.