Foaming Agents

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Foaming Agents

Foaming agents are used to increase the stability of a foam for example on a soft drink.

Quillaia extract (E999)

Quillaia extract (E999) is an aqueous extract of the bark of the tree Quillaia saponaria Molina. The active ingredients are saponins which are also present in sarsaparilla, liquorice and yucca. Quillaia extract is used to provide a stable foaming head on soft drinks. In the EU quillaia extract is permitted only for use in soft drinks such as ginger beer and cream soda and cider (but not cidré bouché) to a maximum level of 200mg/litre.

Thickeners, Stabilisers and Gelling Agents

Thickeners, Stabilisers and Gelling agents Many additives in this group can be used across these functions. Thickeners provide ‘body’ to food and...
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Sweeteners

Sweeteners Sweeteners are generally used in foods to reduce the amount of sugar itself, or to moderate sweetness, and fall into two broad groups....
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Sequestrants

Sequestrants Sequestrants form complexes with metallic ions so that metal ions do not cause unwanted reactions in mixtures such as causing oxidation...
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Raising Agents

Raising Agents Raising agents are used to liberate carbon dioxide and increase the volume of a batter or a dough giving it ‘rise’. The carbon...
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Propellants

Propellants Propellants are the gases, other than air, which are used in aerosols to propel the contents from the container.Butane (E943a) and...
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Preservatives

Preservatives As their description suggests these are substances added to foods to protect foods from deterioration caused by bacteria, yeasts and...
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Packaging Gases

Packaging Gases Packaging gases are generally used to change the atmosphere inside a food package to decrease the growth rate of microorganisms and...
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Modified Starches

Modified Starches Modified starches are used to provide texture to foods and the word ‘modified’ here means edible starches that have been...
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Humectants

Humectants Humectants are substances that prevent foods from drying out during storage. Gycerol or glycerine is the most common humectant. Some...
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Glazing Agents

Glazing Agents Glazing agents are applied to the external surface of a foodstuff in order to impart a shiny appearance or provide a protective...
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