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
Material identity
Glyceryl monostearate (GMS), food grade — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 31566-31-1
- Food additive number
- E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)
- Key specification
- Monoester content (e.g. 40% or 90% type)
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Glyceryl monostearate (GMS), food grade — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Glyceryl monostearate is a non-ionic emulsifier produced from glycerol and stearic acid. It is supplied at different monoester contents — commonly a 40% type and a distilled 90% type — and the monoester level, not the name, determines emulsifying and crumb-softening performance.
Primary uses
- Softening crumb and slowing staling in bread and cake
- Stabilising oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions
- Aerating whipped and foamed food systems
- Acting as an anti-fog and anti-static additive in plastics processing
Applications
- Bread, cake and sweet-goods bakery
- Margarine, spreads and shortenings
- Ice cream, whipped toppings and aerated desserts
- Non-dairy creamers and beverage emulsions
- Plastics processing as an internal anti-fog or anti-static additive
Advantages
- Effective at low dosage as a starch-complexing anti-staling agent
- Works in both food and polymer applications, which simplifies sourcing for mixed plants
- Available in powder, bead and flake forms to suit different dosing systems
Limitations to consider
- 40% and 90% monoester types are not interchangeable at the same dosage
- Requires correct melting and dispersion — cold addition gives poor functionality
- Physical form affects handling and dispersion speed
How to choose the right grade
- Specify the monoester content required, not just 'GMS'
- Choose powder, bead or flake based on your dosing and melting equipment
- Confirm whether food grade or technical grade applies to the end use
- Confirm the fatty-acid source where a declaration is required
Typical grades
- Food grade, approximately 40% monoester
- Food grade, distilled, approximately 90% monoester
- Technical grade for polymer applications
Comparable materials — how Glyceryl monostearate (GMS), food grade sits against alternatives
- DATEM — stronger dough strengthening, different function
- SSL / CSL — dough strengthening emulsifiers
- Sorbitan esters and polysorbates — different HLB range
- Lecithin — natural-label emulsifier, different performance profile
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Glyceryl monostearate (GMS), food grade
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Monoester content
- Physical form (powder, bead, flake)
- Melting point and iodine value where the process depends on them
- Food or technical grade, and any declaration requirements
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall bag or carton — standard emulsifier formats
- Fibre drum for bead and flake forms
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store cool and dry, away from direct heat, to avoid sintering of beads and flakes
- Melt and disperse according to the supplier's stated procedure
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the offered grade
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for glyceryl-monostearate-gms-food-grade-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Monoester content and physical form
- Food or technical grade
- Application and dosing method
- Volume per shipment and annual volume
- Packaging format and declarations required
- Delivery province
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.