Sorbitan tristearate is a nonionic surfactant. It is variously used as a dispersing agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer, in food and in aerosol sprays.
SORBITAN TRI STEARATE (STS) is a nonionic, lipophilic (Oil loving)
surfactant. It is variously used as a dispersing agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer, in food and in
aerosol sprays.
SORBITAN TRI STEARATE (STS) also used for preparing water in oil emulsions. It is
used an emulsifier for cosmetic, emulsifier and dispersant for pigments and lubricants.
SORBITAN TRI STEARATE (STS) is a mixture of the partial esters of sorbitol and its
anhydrides with stearic acid. It is produced by the esterification of sorbitol with
commercial stearic acid derived from food fats and oils and consists of approximately
95% of a mixture of the esters of sorbitol and its mono- and di anhydrides.
Benefits: The advantages of SORBITAN TRI STEARATE (STS) is: -
Acts as anti-crystallizer in cooking oil.
Acts as anti-bloom agent in confectionary fats.
Acts as anti-bloom agent in chocolate.
Acts as anti-sandiness agent in margarine and spread based on hydrogenated
sunflower oil
Used as an emulsifier for the preparation of water/oil emulsions,
anti-foaming agent,
Used in conjunction with polysorbates in oil toppings, cake mixes, and margarine
applied to buns.
Used for prevention of fat bloom in chocolates
Used as a carriers and solvents for colors.
Application: SORBITAN TRI STEARATE (STS) is used in fine bakery toppings and coatings, fat emulsions,
milk and cream analogues, beverage whiteners, liquid tea, fruit and herbal infusion
concentrates, edible ices, desserts, sugar confectionary, cocoa-based confectionary,
chocolate, emulsified sauces, dietary food supplements, yeast for baking, chewing gum,
dietetic foods for special medical purposes, and dietetic formulas for weight control.
Dosage: The dosage level of SORBITAN TRI STEARATE (STS) is varied from 0.5% to 3.0%.
