Product Introduction
WEHENGFOOD is a China-based manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate (CSL, E482), serving food manufacturers and ingredient distributors worldwide. CSL is an anionic food emulsifier and dough improver used primarily in flour-based and fat-containing foods.
CSL is an ivory to off-white powder with a mild caramel-like odor. It disperses in hot water and dissolves in ethanol and hot oils and fats. The supplied product catalog lists an HLB value of approximately 5.1. These characteristics allow CSL to help distribute fats in food formulations while improving the handling and structure of dough.
In bread and steamed bread, CSL helps strengthen the dough, improve elasticity and gas retention, and support greater finished-product volume. It can also interact with amylose to help slow firming during storage. Its uses extend to noodles, biscuits, frozen flour products, non-dairy creamer, margarine, cream, and other foods where emulsification or texture improvement is needed. The appropriate dosage and performance should be confirmed through trials for each formulation.
Certificate of Analysis
Item | Specification | Result |
Appearance | Fine Powder | Fine Powder |
Purity | 97% CSL, 3% free flowing agent | 97% CSL, 3% free flowing agent |
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 50–130 | 72.1 |
Ester Value (mg KOH/g) | 125–190 | 128.3 |
Lactic Acid (%) | 15–40 | 28.3 |
Calcium Content (%) | 1.0–5.2 | 2.7 |
Arsenic (as As) | ≤3.0 ppm | <3.0 |
Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤2.0 ppm | <2.0 |
Functions
CSL helps distribute fats and oils evenly in food formulations while strengthening the structure of flour-based dough. In bread and steamed bread, it improves dough elasticity, toughness, and gas retention, supporting greater volume and a more uniform internal structure. CSL can interact with amylose to help slow firming during storage. It can also improve noodle smoothness, chewiness, and cooking resistance; support crisp texture and easier mold release in biscuits; and help reduce surface cracking in quick-frozen flour products. Actual results depend on the recipe and processing conditions.
Applications
CSL is used in bread, steamed bread, noodles, instant noodles, biscuits, dumplings, and other flour-based foods. It is particularly useful when manufacturers want to improve dough handling, finished-product volume, noodle texture, or the structure of frozen products. The supplied catalog also lists non-dairy creamer, milk, margarine, cream, meat products, and animal or vegetable oils as potential emulsification applications. CSL can be blended directly with flour or prepared as a paste with warm water before use. The catalog suggests an addition range of 0.2%–1.0%; the final dosage should be determined by formulation trials and the applicable rules in the destination market.
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FAQ
1. What is Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate (CSL)?
Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate (CSL, E482) is a food emulsifier and dough improver. It helps distribute fats evenly and improve the structure and texture of flour-based foods. WEHENGFOOD is a China-based manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of CSL for food manufacturers and ingredient distributors.
2. What are the main functions of CSL in bread?
CSL helps strengthen dough and improve its elasticity and gas retention. This can support greater bread volume and a more uniform crumb. CSL can also interact with starch to help slow firming during storage.
3. What foods can CSL be used in?
CSL can be used in bread, steamed bread, noodles, biscuits, dumplings, and other flour-based products. The supplied product catalog also lists non-dairy creamer, margarine, cream, and other fat-containing foods as potential emulsification applications.
4. How is CSL added to food formulations?
CSL can be mixed evenly with flour before processing. The supplied product catalog also describes preparing a paste with approximately six parts warm water at 60°C to one part CSL before incorporation. The suitable method depends on the product and production process.
5. What is the minimum order quantity for CSL?
The minimum order quantity for WEHENGFOOD CSL is 500 kg. Send us your required quantity, application, and destination to request a quotation.
6. How is CSL packaged, and what is its shelf life?
WEHENGFOOD CSL is packed in 25 kg cartons and has a one-year shelf life. Store it sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place to protect the powder from moisture and caking.
