What is an emulsifier and what are its uses in food

What is an emulsifier and what are its uses in food

  If you’ve seen a 1970s-themed movie, or rather grew up in the 60s or 70s, you’ve seen them before: colorful, mesmerizing, some might even say comforting. We are talking about lava lamps. Lava Lamp is a decorative lamp that was invented in 1963 by...
Application of xanthan gum in cooking

Application of xanthan gum in cooking

Xanthan gum is a tasteless thickener used in many foods and other commercial products. It is a microbial polysaccharide produced by natural fermentation by Xanthomonas campestris.     In addition to concentrating, xanthan gum helps keep suspended solids in...