Lactic acid; frequently asked questions

Lactic acid; frequently asked questions

What does lactic acid do for the body? Lactic acid is used in food as a flavoring and preservative in processed cheese, salad dressings, pickles and carbonated beverages, and as a raw material or catalyst in many chemical processes. Lactic acid is also an integral...
Distilled monoglyceride; frequently asked questions

Distilled monoglyceride; frequently asked questions

What is distilled mono-glyceride (mono-glyceride) made of? Monoglycerides are a type of glyceride. They are made up of glycerol and a chain of fatty acids. They are very similar to triglycerides, except that triglycerides have three fatty acid chains.   What are...
Sodium pyrophosphate; frequently asked questions

Sodium pyrophosphate; frequently asked questions

What is sodium pyrophosphate used for? Sodium pyrophosphate is an odorless, white or granular solid powder. It is used in the food industry as a food additive, in household and industrial cleaning compounds as a metal cleaner, and also another application is used in...
Application of ammonium bicarbonate in bakery and cake baking

Application of ammonium bicarbonate in bakery and cake baking

In the early 1800s, before the invention of baking powder and baking soda, ammonium bicarbonate was the primary source of dough. So if your family has a recipe for cooking with this ingredient, this is an old recipe. According to some, ammonium bicarbonate was...