Oleochemicals rank with the most important raw materials and auxiliary agents in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and feed industries. We come into contact with these products daily without consciously noticing them, but they are widely used.

Food

The use of stearates in food application benefits following features:

- good binding, lubrication and hydrophobic properties
- no allergens according directive 2006/142/CE, 2003/89/CE and amending directive 2000/13/CE
- do generally nor react or migrate with other components
- are free of GMO, Aflatoxins, heavy metals and pesticides

Feed

Stearates are normally added in low concentration and can be used as anti-caking agents. These ingredients are used to prevent the agglomeration of a particular solid into lumps or cohesive cakes. They act either by absorbing excess moisture or coating the particles, making them water repellant.