PATCO's BFP^® 74K is a multifunctional mono- and diglyceride ingredient intended for use in a wide range of food applications, providing various formulation benefits. Derived from fully hydrogenated soybean oil, BFP^® 74K contains 42% monoglyceride content to improve the emulsification and stability of systems and prevent phase separation. As a food-grade emulsifier solution, it provides a wide range of other benefits to formulations, including aeration, starch complexing, crystal modification, wetting, dispersion, and viscosity modification. These properties make it suitable for the formulation of margarine, peanut butter, caramel, coffee whiteners, chewing gum, frozen desserts, nougat, and fudge. BFP^® 74K can also help improve the texture, mouth feel, and chewing quality of finished products, as well as reduce tackiness and stickiness of products. BFP^® 74K is nonionic and nonhazardous and meets strict regulatory requirements, including kosher and halal certifications.