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FORMULATION AID

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INVERT SUGAR SYRUP

CAS: 977083-54-7

Invert sugar syrup is a liquid sweetener derived from hydrolysis of sucrose that provides sweetness and moisture retention in foods and functions as several formulation aids in...

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LACTALBUMIN

CAS: 9013-90-5

Lactalbumin is a whey‑derived milk protein used as a formulation aid and nutrient supplement in foods and beverages, evaluated in food safety contexts but without a formal...

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LACTOSE

CAS: 63-42-3

Lactose is a naturally occurring disaccharide sugar widely used in food formulation for diverse technological purposes, from sweetness contribution to functional roles in...

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LARD

CAS: 61789-99-9

LARD is a food ingredient derived from rendered pork fat used technically as an emulsifier, formulation aid, and texturizer in food processing. It is tracked by US regulatory...

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LEVULOSE

CAS: 57-48-7

Levulose, also known as fructose, is a naturally occurring simple sugar (monosaccharide) identified by CAS Number 57-48-7 and often used as a nutritive sweetener and functional...

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MAGNESIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 39409-82-0

Magnesium carbonate (CAS 39409-82-0) is a white inorganic compound widely used in the food industry for several technological functions including anticaking, acidity...

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MAGNESIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1343-88-0

Magnesium silicate is a synthetic inorganic compound used in food formulations primarily as an anticaking agent and formulation aid. It is listed in the U.S. CFR as generally...

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MAGNESIUM STEARATE

CAS: 557-04-0

Magnesium stearate is a white, fine powder used as a food additive for anticaking, flow enhancement, and formulation aid, evaluated by regulatory bodies without specification...

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MAGNESIUM SULFATE

CAS: 10034-99-8

Magnesium sulfate is a crystalline mineral salt used in food processing as a multifunctional additive. It is affirmed as safe for uses consistent with good manufacturing practice.

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MANNITOL

CAS: 69-65-8

Mannitol is a polyol (sugar alcohol) used in food for multiple technical functions including sweetening, bulking and anticaking under good manufacturing practices.

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MINERAL OIL, WHITE

CAS: 8012-95-1

MINERAL OIL, WHITE is a highly refined petroleum-based mixture of paraffinic and naphthenic liquid hydrocarbons used in diverse food technology roles such as release agents,...

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MONOISOPROPYL CITRATE

CAS: 1321-57-9

MONOISOPROPYL CITRATE (CAS 1321-57-9) is a food‑grade formulation aid, sequestrant, and synergist used in food contact and formulation applications, listed in FDA food additive...

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MYRISTYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 112-72-1

MYRISTYL ALCOHOL (CAS 112-72-1) is a saturated fatty alcohol used primarily as a formulation aid such as a lubricant or release agent in industrial and indirect food contact...

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NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

Nitrogen (CAS 7727-37-9) is an inert diatomic gas used in food processing and packaging for its antioxidant, formulation aid, and propellant functions under good manufacturing...

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OLEIC ACID

CAS: 112-80-1

Oleic acid (CAS 112-80-1) is a monounsaturated fatty acid widely present in fats and oils, used in food and industrial applications for its functional roles including flavor...

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POLYACRYLAMIDE

CAS: 9003-05-8

Polyacrylamide is a high‑molecular‑weight synthetic polymer used as a formulation aid in certain food contact applications, and it is regulated in specific limited contexts by...

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POLYDEXTROSE

CAS: 68424-04-4

Polydextrose is a multifunctional food additive permitted under 21 CFR 172.841 in the United States for use as a bulking agent, formulation aid, humectant, stabilizer, and...

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POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE

CAS: 9003-39-8

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), also known as povidone, is a synthetic polymer used in food processing for its stabilizing, thickening, and formulation functions and is permitted...

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POTASSIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 298-14-6

Potassium bicarbonate is an inorganic salt used in foods as a leavening agent and pH regulator. It has been evaluated by regulatory bodies for safety when used under specified...

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POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkaline compound used in food processing as a pH control agent, stabilizer, and processing aid. It is affirmed as generally recognized as safe...

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POTASSIUM OLEATE

CAS: 143-18-0

Potassium oleate is the potassium salt of oleic acid, used industrially as an emulsifier, antimicrobial surfactant, and formulation aid in various applications including food...

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POTASSIUM PALMITATE

CAS: 2624-31-9

Potassium palmitate is the potassium salt of palmitic acid that functions in foods as an anticaking agent, free-flow agent, emulsifier or emulsifier salt and formulation aid....

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POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE

CAS: 7722-64-7

Potassium permanganate (CAS 7722-64-7) is an inorganic compound with strong oxidizing properties. It appears as dark purple crystals and is used in a variety of industrial,...

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POTASSIUM STEARATE

CAS: 593-29-3

Potassium stearate is the potassium salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid salt widely used for emulsification, stabilization, and as a release or processing aid in multiple...

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POTATO STARCH

CAS: 977000-07-9

Potato starch is a refined carbohydrate polymer extracted from the tubers of the potato plant and is used in foods for its bulking, thickening, texturizing, and stabilizing properties.

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PROPYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 57-55-6

Propylene glycol is a synthetic organic compound used in foods as a humectant, solvent, carrier, and texturizer. It is regulated for use in foods and discussed by international...

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SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS

CAS: 8046-71-7

Salts of fatty acids are mixtures of metal salts (such as sodium, potassium, or calcium) of long‑chain fatty acids used in food processing for their surface‑active and...

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SILICON DIOXIDE

CAS: 7631-86-9

Silicon dioxide is a food additive used to improve texture and stability in dry food products, acting primarily as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping in powders and...

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