Palm stearin

Description

Product Overview:
Palm stearin is the solid fraction derived from the controlled fractionation of refined, bleached, and deodorized palm oil. It is primarily used as a hard stock in the production of trans-fat-free margarines, vegetable ghee, and industrial shortenings, as well as in soap and oleochemical manufacturing. Its high stearic content and steep melting profile provide structural integrity and thermal stability, delivering superior mouthfeel and shelf life in finished products. Strategically, palm stearin is essential for manufacturers transitioning away from partially hydrogenated oils without compromising functionality.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics:

• Chemical composition: Predominantly palmitic (45–65%) and stearic (4–6%) acid triglycerides; IV (Iodine Value) ≤ 36

• Purity grade: RBD (Refined, Bleached, Deodorized); food-grade / non-hydrogenated

• Physical characteristics: Solid off-white to pale yellow flake or bead; slip melting point 46–54°C; density approx. 0.85–0.89 g/cm³ at 40°C

• Packaging options: 25 kg multiwall paper bags, 50 kg woven poly bags, or 1 MT flexible bulk bags; heat-sealed palletized shrink-wrap available

• Shelf life: 12 months from production date when stored in dry, cool (<30°C), odor-free conditions away from direct light

Core Industrial Applications:

• Food industry (margarine & shortenings): Provides crystalline matrix for plasticity without trans fats → achieves better creaming and aeration than fully hydrogenated fats

• Soap & detergents: Increases bar hardness and lather longevity → reduces superfatting losses in hot-process saponification

• Oleochemicals (stearic acid & fatty alcohols): Preferred feedstock due to low IV and consistent chain length distribution → yields higher crystallinity in downstream derivatives

• Confectionery coatings: Blended with palm kernel oil or cocoa butter equivalents → improves heat resistance and bloom stability at lower cost than fractionated lauric fats

Competitive Advantages:

• Quality consistency: Each lot tested for IV, FFA, moisture, and peroxide value; batch-to-batch variation <2% via HPLC profile control

• Supply reliability: Contract-backed multi-mill sourcing (Indonesia, Malaysia) with 24/7 cold-chain monitored warehousing

• Price competitiveness: Direct producer cooperation eliminates 2–3 intermediary margins; volume discounts at ≥100 MT/month

• Sustainability: RSPO-certified supply available; traceable to mill origin with no deforestation commitment documentation

• Technical support: Full SDS, specification batch sheets, and blending guidance from in-house food technologists

Commercial & Supply Information:

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk)

• Loading capacity: 20–22 MT per 20-ft dry container (depending on bag type and palletization)