Product Parameter
Food-grade tributyrin,which is esterified by butyric acid and glycerol,is short-chain fatty acid triglyceride.It is a kind of stable and rapid absorbed butyric acid precursor.
CAS Number: 60-01-5 EINECS: 200-451-5
Formula: C₁₅ H₂₆O₆
MW: 302.36
Boiling Pt: 305-310℃ Melting Pt:-75℃
Content: ≥99%
Characteristic: Colorless oily liquid,almost odorless with slightly fatty aroma.It could be naturally found in suet.
Solubility: It is soluble in organic solvent such as ethanol,chloroform etc.,but extremely insoluble in water(0.010%).
Application & Function
Application Range
Main Usage in Food
Health care products raw material
Tributyrin is functional as intestinal protection,liver protection and hematopoietic,to strengthen food nutrition.
I Strengthening intestinal barrier function to protect intestinal health.
I Enhancing hepatocyte mitochondria function and relieving insulin resistance.
I Accelerating hemoglobin synthesis and alleviating symptoms such as anemia.
Spices, spice excipients and solvents for spices as well.
As the effects of emulsifying,dispersing and anti-aging,tributyrin is a good emulsifier and dispersant.
I Enhance emulsibility to prevent oil-water separation.Used as emulsifier and dispersant.
I Increase dough strength and volume,improve dough structure,soften texture and prevent aging.
I Form complex with starch,prevent swelling loss and improve gelatinization properties of starch.
| Application Range | Function |
| Bakery products and flour food | Enhance the utilization of raw material and improvetaste and flavor |
| Aquatic products,canned food,etc. | Strengthen tissue,maintain fresh flavor and enhance taste. |
| Sauce and frozen dairy products | Stabilizer |
| Alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic drinks | Dispersant |
| Gelatin desserts,puddings and fillings,gummies,etc. | Improve taste and stability |
Dosage
According to the Hygienic Standard for the Use of Food Additives in China(GB2760-1996): tributyrin can be used in all kinds of food,but use appropriately according to production needs.
Tributyrin FEMA use limit(mg/kg):drinks 0.10;cold drink 0.04;dessert 0.33~1000;bakery products 290;puddings 0.36;margarine 2.0~5.0.
Product Qualification
