Oxy stearin

PROPERTIES:White crystalline powder
Discription:Mixture of glycerides of stearic acid and other fatty acids. Metal scavenger and stabiliser (to prevent crystallisation in fats and oils). Found in oils and fats, sugar, yeast products, etc. Acceptable Daily Intake: Up to 25 mg/kg body weight. Side effects: None known in the concentrations used. The body treats it as fat. Although commercially (nearly always) prepared from vegetable oil, fatty acids of animal origin cannot be excluded.