stearine
Stearine, also spelled stearin, is the hard, waxy solid fraction obtained from rendered fats such as tallow or palm oil. It is not a single compound but a mixture of saturated triglycerides rich in stearic and palmitic acids, which crystallizes into a firm, white to ivory solid at room temperature.
Production and composition: Stearine is produced by fractionating fats to separate the solid fraction from the
Uses and applications: Historically important in candle making, where stearine candles burned with a bright, steady
Notes: The term stearine derives from stearic acid and is frequently used to describe the solid fraction