Food additives
Phosphoric Acid Product Analysis Phosphoric acid is a type of food additive that is commonly used to control and adjust pH in a variety of foods and beverages. Considering that this chemical is a type of food, it should not be mistaken as a dangerous acid. In fact, if...
Food additives
Lactic Acid Product Analysis Lactic acid is an organic acid with the molecular formula C3H6O3 or CH3CH (OH) COOH. This substance is white in solid form and can be mixed with water. When in solution, it forms a colorless solution. Lactic acid is an organic acid with...
Food additives
Distilled Monoglyceride Product Analysis Distilled monoglyceride (mono- and diglycerides) is an emulsifier, meaning it helps combine oil and water. As a result, they are commonly used as food additives. On the other hand, small amounts of them are often added to...
Food additives
Sodium Pyrophosphate Product Analysis Sodium pyrophosphate, also called tetrasodium pyrophosphate, or TSPP, is used in the laboratory as a buffering agent. Sodium pyrophosphate acts as a separating, clarifying, buffering and softening agent for water. Sodium...
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Aspartame Product Analysis Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener that contains very few calories and can be used instead of sugar. This food additive is a combination of two amino acids: aspartic acid and phenylalanine. People on diets often use aspartame to reduce the...
Food additives
Xanthan Gum Product Analysis Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the bacterium Xanthomonas and has good solubility in water, excellent biocompatibility, innate safety, and high molecular weight polysaccharides with branched polymer chains. This material has...
