Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT)
Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT)
Range of Applications
- As multifunctional food ingredient - solubiliser for fat-insoluble, as releasing and anti-sticking agent, and glazing agent (in confectionary or dried fruit application).
- As food production machine lubricant - replacing mineral oil.
- Used in energy bar, juice, sports, meal replacement drinks and ketogenic diet - provide instant energy, do not contribute to fat depot (prevent obesity).
- Fat source in baby food and milk formula - MCT easily hydrolysed and absorbed.
- Personal Care & Cosmetic - excellent spreading emollient easily absorbed by skin, fat soluble ingredient carrier (sunscreen), pigment dispersing properties (lipstick), solvent (perfume).
- Pharma Application
- Soft gelatin capsules - seal surface and create sheen.
- aerosol , Ointments, Transdermal - form part of oil phase, spread and promote absorption of actives through skin.
- Coated Tablets, Suppositories - film coating, viscosity regulator, inhibit crystalization and disperse actives.
Quality Control Data | Data | Data |
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MCT 865 | MCT C8 | |
Acid Value mgKOH/g | 0.2 Max | 0.1 Max |
Iodine Value % | 0.5 Max | 0.5 Max |
Sap. Value mgKOH/g | 325-345 | 340-370 |
Colour APHA | 50 Max | 50 Max |
Moisture % | 0.15 Max | 0.15 Max |
Chain Distribution % | ||
C6 | 2.0 | |
C8 | 55-65 | 95.0 |
C10 | 35-45 | |
C12 | 2.0 |