Stearic acid is an 18-carbon saturated fatty acid naturally found in animal 및 vegetable fats. 식품 산업, it is used primarily as a processing aid, lubricant, 및 release agent in tablet 및 supplement manufacturing.
Food-grade stearic acid is derived from hydrogenated vegetable oils such as palm or soy 및 meets strict purity requirements. It functions as an effective 유화제 및 안정제 in certain food formulations. Stearic acid is also used in the production of food-grade lubricants 및 as a component in chewing gum base formulations.