FOOD

NUTRITION
PHARMACEUTICALS
NEOBEE® MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are derived by esterifying glycerol with mixtures of caprylic (C:8) and capric (C:10)
fatty acids which are fractionated from coconut or palm kernel oils. They are specially processed to achieve superior
oxidative stability and low color and then are further refined to remove residual fatty acids, resulting in a product
with essentially no odor or flavor.
The unique metabolic and functional properties of NEOBEE MCTs, a consequence of their chemical structure, make
them versatile ingredients in numerous Pharmaceutical, Flavor and Food applications.

Readily digested NEOBEE MCTs travel directly to the liver and are metabolized in 1/8 the time of LCTs...
without accumulating in the body as fat.

PHARMACEUTICALS
NEOBEE MCTs were developed over fifty years ago as an energy source for patients with fat malabsorption
syndrome. They still find utility in medical nutritional products such as those designed to treat renal, enteral and
parenteral conditions, as well as in food for infants unable to metabolize long chain fats. Due to their smaller
molecular size, NEOBEE MCTs are digested much more rapidly than are long chain triglycerides. They are hydrolyzed
quickly and, upon absorption, travel directly to the liver via the portal vein, bypassing the lymphatic system. This
metabolic pathway permits NEOBEE MCTs to serve as a ready source of energy and prevents them from accumulating
as fat in body tissues.
Due to their low viscosity and excellent oxidative
stability, NEOBEE MCTs are used as excipients in oral,
rectal and topical pharmaceuticals for human and
veterinary applications. They are efficient solvents and
therefore act as carriers for fat-soluble vitamins and
actives. Their emollient properties enable NEOBEE MCTs
to improve the aesthetics of topical products while
functioning as a component of a delivery system.
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FOOD
NUTRITION
PHARMACEUTICALS
 APPLICATION FUNCTION ADVANTAGES
Adult & Pediatric Nutritionals Energy Source Concentrated source of readily metabolized energy.
Pharmaceutical Excipient Solubilizer/Carrier Solvent for oil dispersible materials.
Solvent for oil dispersible materials.
Flavors, Colors, Vitamins Solubilizer/Carrier
Oxidatively stable. Taste neutral.
Sports Nutrition, Meal Replacement Energy source Concentrated source of readily metabolized energy.
Dried Fruit and Confections Moisture barrier Prevents water loss and sticking.
Reduced Calorie Foods Source of fat Lower caloric value. Cholesterol neutral.
Liquid Center & Soft Chew Confections Solubilizer/Plasticizer Carrier for flavor. Softening agent.
Beverages Clouding agent Produces uniform cloud. Low viscosity. Taste neutral.
Hard Candies Polishing agent Low viscosity. Moisture barrier. Anti-stick agent.
Snack Foods Spray oil Low viscosity. Spreads easily. No trans fatty acids.
Low viscosity. Oxidatively stable. Replacement for
Food & Pharmaceutical Processing Lubricant
mineral oil. Spreads easily.
Mixes, Seasonings, Dry Blends Anti-Dust agent Taste neutral. Oxidatively stable.
Baked Goods Source of fat No trans fatty acids. Lower caloric value.
Readily metabolized. Lower caloric value.
Cooking Oil Source of oil
No trans fatty acids.
Pet Foods Source of energy Readily metabolized. Reduced caloric value.
Lotions and Creams Emollient Non greasy skin feel. Moisture barrier.

FOOD NUTRITION
NEOBEE MCTs are slightly polar so they can dissolve a NEOBEE MCTs provide 6.8 kilocalories per gram
variety of substances that are insoluble in conventional versus 9.0 for conventional fats.* This, combined
fats and oils as well as substances that are known to with their tendency to increase satiety, makes them
be fat-soluble. Hydrocarbons, esters, and natural oils, well suited for use in reduced calorie foods. The
as well as alcohols, ketones and acids are miscible with nutritional benefits associated with the rapid
NEOBEE MCTs. metabolism of NEOBEE MCTs enable them to find
utility in meal replacement systems as well as sports
Incorporating NEOBEE MCTs into flavor systems will nutrition weight management products.
enhance their integrity because of MCTs’ outstanding
oxidative stability and excellent organoleptic properties. The nutritional and functional properties of
NEOBEE MCTs, as well as the fact that they contain
The low viscosity and ease of dispersability of no trans fatty acids, are Kosher and Halal certified
NEOBEE MCTs make them suitable for use as moisture and are not derived from genetically modified
barriers, lubricants, anti-stick and anti-dusting agents organisms, make them ideal components in a
in confection, baking and dried fruit applications. They wide variety of food applications. (See chart.)
can be substituted for mineral oil and other high
stability oils. NEOBEE MCTs can be interesterified with other
triglycerides to produce Structured Lipids, yielding
fats with specific nutritional or functional
characteristics. Structured Lipids, characterized as
mixtures of short, medium and long chain fatty acids
on a glycerol backbone, are becoming increasingly
popular as the need increases for novel ingredients
offering functional advantages in food products.

*Journal of Food Science 64 (1999), 960-963.

 TYPICAL PROPERTIES
MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES:
PRODUCT NEOBEE M-5 NEOBEE 1053 NEOBEE 895 NEOBEE M-20
Propylene Glycol
Caprylic/Capric Caprylic/Capric Caprylic
Description Di(caprylate/
Triglycerides Triglycerides Triglycerides
caprate)
Pale Yellow
Form Clear Liquid Clear Liquid Clear Liquid
Liquid
Flavor Flavorless Flavorless Flavorless Bland
AOM, hours at 100°C 500 500 500 500
Free Fatty Acid, % 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.03
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 14.9 15.9 12.8 6
Typical Fatty Acid Distribution % C8 66 55 97 70
C10 32 44 2 27

*Custom lipids available on inquiry

*Powder forms available

NEOBEE M-5 and NEOBEE 1053 comply with the specifications for Medium Chain Triglycerides of the National Formulary as
published by the US Pharmacopoeia (USP 27/NF 22).

Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Self-Affirmation

On June 17, 1994, a GRAS affirmation petition for
use of medium chain triglycerides in food products
was accepted for filing by the FDA. CAPTRIN is the
proposed name for the randomized triglyceride of
primarily C8 and/or C10 fatty acids. MCTs may be
labeled as CAPTRIN, medium chain triglycerides,
glyceryl tri(caprylate/caprate) or caprylic/capric
triglycerides.
Additional information and publications are available
on our website at www.stepan.com, by calling
Technical Service at 800-745-7837, or by E-Mail:
[email protected].

Examples of available literature include:

• Kosher and Halal Certificates
• Excipient Compliance
• Non-GMO Statement
• Nutritional Information
• Allergen Statement
• Proposition 65 Statement
• Product Bulletin
• Global Regulatory Approvals
• MSDS
• Drug Master File Authorization
• Letter of Continuing Guarantee
• 21 CFR Clearances (FDA)
• BSE Statement
• List of available MCT publications
• Chemical Inventory Clearance
• AAFCO Statement
• Pharmacopoeia Compliance
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The information provided in this brochure is intended for educational purposes only, and should not be used as medical advice. The statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
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