Ammonium phosphatide
Ammonium phosphatide is a mixture of ammonium salts of phosphatidic acids made from edible fat, usually partially hardened rapeseed oil. The fat is converted to mono- and diglycerides by glycerolysis, then phosphorylated and neutralized with ammonia. It is a soft, oily solid that chocolate makers use as an alternative to lecithin to reduce the viscosity of molten chocolate and coatings.
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
Semi-solid or paste supplied in pails or drums for chocolate and coating production.
The common grade, made from rapeseed oil, often declared non-GMO.
Certified grades offered by some suppliers.
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
Keep ammonium phosphatide in closed containers in a cool, dry place away from light and heat; warm storage softens the product and speeds oxidation. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, with retest of appearance and key chemistry for older stock.
Phosphorus content can vary between lots and changes how much is needed to reach a target chocolate viscosity. Record it from each COA and check rheology when switching lots or suppliers.
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
GRN 219 (ammonium phosphatide, notified by Palsgaard A/S) closed on June 29, 2007 with FDA having no questions, for use as an emulsifier in chocolate and vegetable fat coatings at levels up to 0.7%.
Source: hfpappexternal.fda.gov (opens in a new tab)This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
Manufacturer · Juelsminde, Denmark
Danish emulsifier and stabiliser maker supplying PGPR, ammonium phosphatide and polyglycerol ester and monoglyceride emulsifiers to chocolate, bakery, dairy, margarine and ice cream producers.
Suppliers are in alphabetical order and none pays to appear. Each claim is checked against the supplier’s own website on the date shown. Ask for the specification sheet and a recent COA before you order, and confirm details with the supplier.
Common forms include standard grade, rapeseed-based and kosher and halal grades. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
Expect phosphorus content, ammonium nitrogen, petroleum ether insolubles, pH and heavy metals, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
Keep ammonium phosphatide in closed containers in a cool, dry place away from light and heat; warm storage softens the product and speeds oxidation. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, with retest of appearance and key chemistry for older stock.
GRN 219 (ammonium phosphatide, notified by Palsgaard A/S) closed on June 29, 2007 with FDA having no questions, for use as an emulsifier in chocolate and vegetable fat coatings at levels up to 0.7%.
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