Geleol™ N MB

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A glyceride with an intermediate melting point used as a lipid vehicle and modified release agent.

Names & synonyms

INCI name

Glyceryl stearate
Chemical name

Glycerides, C16-18 mono- and di-
Food additive names
  • Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids E 471
  • Mono- and diglycerides GRAS (21 CFR § 184.1505)
  • Glyceryl palmitostearate GRAS (21 CFR § 184.1329)
CAS Number

85251-77-0
EINECS Number

286-490-9

Key characteristics

Product form

Pellets
Melting point

56-60°C
Quality compliance

Manufactured according HACCP
Regulatory compliance*
  • E 471
  • FCC (Food Chemical Codex)
  • GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe)
Certifications**
  • Kosher
  • RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) Mass Balance

*Please ensure to check the regulations applicable in your country

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Main functionalities

Geleol™ N MB has a high mono and diglycerides content, hence it is an ideal viscosity-modifying agent for capsule filling of semi-liquid to semi-solid powder suspensions.

Examples of dietary ingredients to formulate with Geleol™ N MB include vitamins, plant extracts, resveratrol, lutein, curcumin, CoQ 10 and polyunsaturated fatty acids (fish oils, omega-3).

Main formulation technologies

Capsule molding, hot-melt granulation, hot-melt coating

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