Glyceryl Monostearate (GMS) — Food Grade
Allzone Trading supplies food grade glyceryl monostearate (GMS) to food manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. GMS is a non-ionic emulsifier used for crumb softening, aeration and fat structuring. Monoester content, iodine value and physical form differ between grades and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Glyceryl Monostearate (GMS)
- Grades
- Food Grade
- Typical applications
- Bread and cake crumb softening · Whipped toppings and aerated desserts · Ice cream and frozen dessert emulsions
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Food Grade
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Bread and cake crumb softening
- Whipped toppings and aerated desserts
- Ice cream and frozen dessert emulsions
- Margarine, spreads and shortening systems
- Confectionery and coating fats
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Container-direct sourcing coordinated through our Ontario logistics partner
- Supplier documentation (TDS, SDS, COA) requested and shared before order confirmation
- Specifications confirmed in writing at quotation stage — no assumed values
- LTL and FTL freight across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of glyceryl monostearate (gms)+
GMS is a partial glyceride that reduces interfacial tension between fat and water phases. In baked goods it complexes with starch to slow firming, in aerated systems it stabilises the fat-crystal network around air cells, and in fat-continuous products it modifies crystallisation behaviour.
Monoester content is the functional variable+
Distilled grades with high monoester content behave very differently from technical grades containing significant diglyceride. Dosage carried over from one grade to another is a common cause of failed trials. State the monoester level your formulation was developed on and the matching supplier grade will be requested.
Food grade is separate from the personal care listing+
Allzone already lists glyceryl stearate for cosmetic and home care formulation. That record is unchanged. Food enquiries are quoted only against food grade documentation, and the two lines are never cross-substituted.
Documentation and specification+
Functional values differ between producers and grades. Allzone confirms the applicable grade with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Which physical form should I order?+
Flakes, beads and powders behave the same chemically but differ in dosing and melting practice. Describe your dosing equipment and we will request the matching form.
Is this the same as the personal care glyceryl stearate?+
The chemistry is related, but food enquiries are quoted against food grade documentation as a separate specification.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — the supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet are shared for the exact grade quoted.
Can you deliver to Ontario and Quebec food plants?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Glyceryl Monostearate GMS Food Grade — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Glyceryl Monostearate (GMS)?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.