Panodan 150 – The Problem Solver

While many consumers are looking for cleaner labels, there are those that demand products with convenience and value. For manufacturers  of these items, there are often emulsification challenges that are not easily overcome. That’s where DATEM can help. Technically Di-acetylated tartaric acid ester of monoglyceride blended with mono-diglcerides, and sold as Panodan 150.

First a brief overview of emulsification. An emulsifier is a substance which reduces interfacial tension in o/w and w/o emulsions. It can also increase the stability of the emulsion. Lipid emulsifiers contain a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic (lipophilic) part. The hydrophobic part may consist of a fatty acid. The hydrophilic part that attracts the water may consist of a glycerol that has been esterified with acetic acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid or citric acid.

So what makes Panodan 150 so good? In a word – versatility. In bakery applications DATEM can increase the volume of baked bread, increase the tolerance to machining and processing, and even help decrease the impact of flour inconsistencies. With sauces, DATEM impacts flavor less than starches, and acts as a powerful emulsifier, especially in high butter and cheese-based applications. It is especially useful in coffee creamers where DATEM creates an emulsion that can withstand heat, acid and water hardness. The DATEM can also add to production efficiency as it allows for higher solids during the spray drying process.

Contact your SPI Group Technical Team for recommendations and usage levels to your specific applications. Panaodan 150 is just one of the many solutions available from DuPont Health & Nutrition and SPI Group, their Preferred Distributor Partner.