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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - PD 202150-3.1EN Material no. 1202456

GRINDSTED® PS 409-NS
Potassium Stearate in Glycerol

Description Heavy metal specifications

GRINDSTED® PS 409-NS is a potassium stearate in Arsenic (As) max. 3 mg/kg

glycerol. Lead (Pb) max. 2 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg) max. 1 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd) max. 1 mg/kg
Application areas Heavy metals (as Pb) max. 10 mg/kg

Cake gels.
Nutritional data
Potential benefits (Approximate values for nutrition labelling per 100 g)
Energy 600/2,400 kcal/kJ
• Easy to apply Protein not applicable
• Improves process Carbohydrate not applicable
• Reduces process time - of which sugars not applicable
• Improves shelf life of cake gel Fat 100 g
- of which saturates 20 g
Fibre not applicable
Usage levels
Sodium not applicable
(Based on total product, unless indicated otherwise.) Trans fatty acid approx. 14 %
Cake gels 3.0-8.0 %
Storage
Composition Should be stored cool and dry in unbroken packaging.
Max 25ºC/77ºF. Max 80% relative humidity. Keep
GRINDSTED® PS 409-NS is composed of: away from sunlight and odorous products.
Glycerol (E 422)
Potassium stearate (E 470) Total shelf life 24 months
Shelf life is stated as a min. from date of production
when the product is stored in unbroken packaging and
Physical/chemical specifications provided that the storage conditions specified are
observed.
(Methods of analysis available on request)
Soap content (as approx. 25 %
K-stearate) Packaging
Iodine value approx. 18
Form liquid Can (polyethylene) 25,000 kg
Industry pallet 800,000 kg
Customs tariff no. 38249055
Microbiological specifications Tara weight 0.061 kg

Total plate count max. 5,000 /g

Yeast and mould max. 100 /g
Coliforms absent in 0.1 g
Salmonella absent in 25 g

The information contained in this publication is based on our own research and development work and is to the best of our knowledge reliable. Users should,
however, conduct their own tests to determine the suitability of our products for their own specific purposes and the legal status for their intended use of the product.
Statements contained herein should not be considered as a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, and no liability is accepted for the infringement of any
patents.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - PD 202150-3.1EN Material no. 1202456

GRINDSTED® PS 409-NS
Potassium Stearate in Glycerol

Purity and legal status Allergens

The components in GRINDSTED® PS 409-NS meet Below table indicates the presence (as added
the specifications laid down by the FAO/WHO and the component) of the following allergens and products
EU. GRINDSTED® PS 409-NS is covered by EU thereof:
reference No. E 422 and E 470. Yes No Allergens Description of components
Local food regulations should always be consulted X
Cereals containing
concerning the status of this product, as legislation gluten
regarding its use in food may vary from country to X Crustaceans
country. Advice regarding the legal status of this X Eggs
product may be obtained on request. X Fish
X Peanuts
X Soybeans
Safety and handling Milk (including
X
lactose)
A Material Health and Safety Data Sheet is available X Nuts
on request. X Celery
X Mustard
X Sesame seeds
Country of origin
Sulphur dioxide and
X
sulphites (>10 mg/kg)
Denmark
According to Commission Directive 2005/26/EC of 21 March 2005:
Fully refined soybean oil and fat and products thereof are included
in the list of food ingredients or substances provisionally excluded
GMO status from Annex IIIa of Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council.
According to regulations EC Nos. 1829/2003 and
1830/2003:

The raw materials and processing aids used in the

production of this product do not contain or consist of
GMOs, and they are not produced from GMOs.

The raw material can be traced back to its origin.

Adventitious and unavoidable GM cross
contamination is not exceeding the limits of 0.5% and
0.9%. Questionnaire has been used as
documentation.

The information contained in this publication is based on our own research and development work and is to the best of our knowledge reliable. Users should,
however, conduct their own tests to determine the suitability of our products for their own specific purposes and the legal status for their intended use of the product.
Statements contained herein should not be considered as a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, and no liability is accepted for the infringement of any
patents.