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Olivem 1000 - Not Dissolving!
Hi everyone,
I am having some issues melting Olivem 1000 and hoping someone can help shed some light on what else I can try.
Below is a photo of what I mean by not melting. I have tiered back my recipe completely and all I am trying to do now is successfully melt Olivem 1000 in sunflower oil. I have tried 3-6% Olivem 1000 to 25% sunflower oil at multiple water bath temperatures (70-85C) and durations (20m-60m). Tried stirring and not stirring but nothing seems to make much difference. If I emulsify with water without the emulsifier fully melting the texture is somewhat lumpy. I have checked with my supplier and they are equally confused.
Has anyone encountered this problem?
Thanks in advance!
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3 Replies
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Have you measured the temperature of the oil itself? It might also help if you stir it as you are heating … there is no obvious reason why Olivem 1000 would not melt completely in the 70C to 80C range … unless it’s not really Olivem 1000
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MarkBroussard said:Have you measured the temperature of the oil itself? It might also help if you stir it as you are heating … there is no obvious reason why Olivem 1000 would not melt completely in the 70C to 80C range … unless it’s not really Olivem 1000As Mark mentioned, measure the temperature of the oil itself not the water in the bath.
Sometimes I when did real quick DIYing, I put the beaker in microwave for 45-50 sec. bring it up to 80-85C and then stir it for a bit.
Olivem 1000 should melt easily, unless there’s somethings wrong with it. -
Thanks Mark and Pattsi, really appreciate your help.
I measured the temperature of the oil itself and at 75C, Olivem 1000 melted without problems. Water bath was at 85C to achieve this. Can’t believe I didn’t think of this earlier, such a simple solution! Thanks again!
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