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Improve Flow, Dispersion and Release with Metallic Stearates

Blachford manufactures and provides high-purity, vegetable-based metallic stearates that meet the world’s most recognized food and pharmaceutical standards. Our Calcium, Zinc, and Magnesium Stearates deliver reliable performance in applications such as food powders and pressed tablets.

Blachford can provide stearates that meet the world’s most recognized food and pharmaceutical standards, including:

  • USP, EP, and REACH compliant
  • Kosher, Halal, and RSPO certified
  • Sustainably sourced and plant-based

Contact Blachford today to discuss how our specialty stearates can help your production flow and company grow.

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How Can Metallic Stearates Help You?

Blachford provides metallic stearates for a variety of food and pharma applications, including for:

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Food Powders

Calcium Stearate improves the flow and dispersion of food powders, ensuring consistent texture and performance in processing and packaging. Produced to USP and Kosher standards.

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Hard Candies

Used as a lubricant and release agent, Calcium Stearate prevents sticking and buildup during candy molding and cooling—supporting smooth, efficient production and high-quality finishes. USP and Kosher compliant.

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Pressed Tablets

Magnesium Stearate serves as a proven release and flow agent for pressed tablets and encapsulated powders. It enables clean ejection from tablet presses and uniform powder dispersion in capsule blends. Manufactured to USP and Kosher standards for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, including vitamin and contract manufacturing.

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Our Stearates for Food & Pharma

Global Expertise in Food & Pharma Stearates

Blachford has been a trusted partner to food and pharmaceutical producers for decades, offering consistent quality and certified solutions:

  • Expertise in food grade lubricants and pharmaceutical stearates
  • USP/NF-compliant formulations for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications
  • Proven performance in tablet lubricants and flow aids
  • ISO 9001–certified manufacturing across North America
  • A legacy of safety, sustainability, and supply-chain reliability

Expertise in food grade lubricants and pharmaceutical stearates

USP/NF-compliant formulations for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications

Proven performance in tablet lubricants and flow aids

ISO 9001–certified manufacturing across North America

A legacy of safety, sustainability, and supply-chain reliability

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Food and Pharma FAQs

What are food grade lubricants?

USP/NF-compliant, food safe formulations designed for use in food and pharmaceutical applications.

What role do stearates play in food manufacturing?

Calcium stearate food additives act as flow aids, release agents, and anti-caking agents in food production.

How are stearates used in pharmaceuticals?

Magnesium stearate and other pharmaceutical stearates are widely used as tablet lubricants, excipients, and coating aids in pills and dietary supplements.

Do you provide food grade release agents?

Yes. Blachford offers food grade release agents to ensure smooth processing.

What certifications do Blachford products meet?

Our products are manufactured to meet USP and NF standards for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, and are available with Kosher and Halal certifications to support global compliance and ethical sourcing requirements.

Do you offer sustainable options?

Yes. We deliver sustainable stearates for food and pharma, reducing environmental impact.

What industries rely on Blachford solutions?

Food manufacturers, pharmaceutical producers, and dietary supplement companies worldwide use our food & pharma compatible additives.

Can you provide custom-tailored products?

Yes. If you require a custom tailored product, please get in touch today and talk to a metallic stearates expert about your specific application.