Stepan Debuts Functional Esters

MAYWOOD, N.J.Kosher-certifiedDrewpol polyglycerol esters are now available from Stepan Co. for foodapplications such as icings and fillings, confectionery coatings, whippedtoppings, coffee whiteners, low-fat, non-dairy dressings, and margarine. Drewpolis derived from the esterification of vegetable fatty acids and polyglycerols,and it provides several functional characteristics, according to Stepan(www.stepan.com). Some functional applications for Drewpol are impartingcloudiness to beverage systems, improving emulsion stability and texture,extending product shelf-life, improving flavor and color dispersibility andsolubility, and inhibiting crystal formation.