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HUMECTANT

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ARABINOGALACTAN

CAS: 9036-66-2

Arabinogalactan is a naturally derived polysaccharide used in food formulation as a multifunctional additive with emulsifying, stabilizing, and texturizing properties.

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CALCIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 471-34-1

Calcium carbonate is a widely used food additive serving multiple technological functions including anticaking, pH regulation, and nutrient supplementation.

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CALCIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 10035-04-8

Calcium chloride is a mineral salt used in food processing for multiple technological functions including controlling moisture, stabilizing texture and aiding processing.

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CARRAGEENAN

CAS: 9000-07-1

Carrageenan is a food additive derived from red seaweed that functions as a hydrocolloid, providing thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties in a wide variety of...

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CORN SYRUP

CAS: 977004-12-8

Corn syrup is a viscous sweetening syrup derived from the partial hydrolysis of corn starch, used in food manufacturing for texture, moisture retention, sweetness, and other...

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CORNSTARCH

CAS: 977050-51-3

Cornstarch is a powdered carbohydrate derived from the endosperm of corn and used in food formulation for texture and processing functionality. It is recognized in U.S....

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D-SORBITOL

CAS: 50-70-4

D-Sorbitol (CAS 50-70-4) is a sugar alcohol used in foods primarily as a nutritive sweetener and humectant with multiple technical functionalities.

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DEXTRIN

CAS: 9004-53-9

Dextrin is a group of carbohydrate polymers derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch and is affirmed as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food use in the United...

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DEXTROSE

CAS: 50-99-7

DEXTROSE is a monosaccharide sugar used in foods for its sweetening, humectant, stabilizing, and functional properties across diverse product types.

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GELATIN

CAS: 9000-70-8

Gelatin is a protein derived from the partial hydrolysis of collagen derived from animal connective tissues, commonly used in food for its unique gel forming and texturizing properties.

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GLYCERIN

CAS: 56-81-5

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a versatile polyol compound used in foods for moisture retention, texture, solvent, and emulsification functions.

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GLYCERYL MONOOLEATE

CAS: 25496-72-4

GLYCERYL MONOOLEATE is a monoglyceride ester of oleic acid used in foods for technological purposes such as emulsification, flavor delivery, moisture control, and texture...

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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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LECITHIN

CAS: 8002-43-5

Lecithin is a group of naturally occurring phospholipid substances used as an emulsifier and surface-active agent in food and industrial applications.

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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 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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MALTODEXTRIN

CAS: 9050-36-6

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide food additive prepared by partial hydrolysis of starch sources such as corn, potato, or rice, and is used in a wide range of food formulations...

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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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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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SHELLAC, PURIFIED

CAS: 9000-59-3

SHELLAC, PURIFIED (CAS 9000-59-3) is a natural resin derived from lac insect secretions used for glazing, coating, and surface finishing in food and industrial applications.

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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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SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

CAS: 7722-88-5

Sodium pyrophosphate is a condensed phosphate food additive with multifunctional technical roles in food systems, classified under various technological functions including...

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SODIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1344-09-8

Sodium silicate is an inorganic silicate salt used in food processing for its anticaking and drying properties and appears in multiple US FDA CFR sections authorizing certain uses.

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STARCH, FOOD, MODIFIED

CAS: 977052-18-8

STARCH, FOOD, MODIFIED is a chemically altered food starch permitted as a multipurpose additive under specific US federal regulations with functions including thickening,...

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STARCH, UNMODIFIED

CAS: 9005-25-8

Unmodified starch is a naturally derived carbohydrate polymer used in food processing for multiple textural and functional roles including thickening, anti caking, and...

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TARTARIC ACID, L

CAS: 87-69-4

Tartaric acid, L is an organic acid widely used as a multipurpose food additive functioning as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, pH regulator, and technological agent in food processing.

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TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7

Titanium dioxide is a white inorganic compound widely used in food and industrial applications as a colorant and functional additive. It is composed of titanium and oxygen...

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