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LEAVENING AGENT

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ADIPIC ACID

CAS: 124-04-9

Adipic acid is a dibasic organic acid used in foods to regulate acidity, extend leavening and contribute mild tart flavor qualities.

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ADIPIC ANHYDRIDE

CAS: 2035-75-8

Adipic anhydride (CAS 2035-75-8) is a chemical compound used in industrial applications and referenced in United States food additive regulation 21 CFR 172.892 as a modifier in...

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ALUMINUM SODIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7784-28-3

Aluminum sodium sulfate with CAS 7784-28-3 is an inorganic salt used in food technology for its firming, leavening, and pH control functions. In the United States it appears in...

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AMMONIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 1066-33-7

Ammonium bicarbonate is a salt used as a leavening agent and dough strengthener in foods that decomposes to carbon dioxide and ammonia when heated, and is affirmed as safe by...

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AMMONIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 8000-73-5

Ammonium carbonate is a food additive used as a leavening agent and pH control agent. It is affirmed as safe for food use under conditions of good manufacturing practice in US...

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AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 12125-02-9

Ammonium chloride is a simple inorganic salt used in food processing principally to strengthen dough, enhance flavor, assist leavening, and act as a processing aid under good...

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AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1336-21-6

Ammonium hydroxide is a dilute aqueous solution of ammonia used in food processing as a leavening agent, pH control agent, and surface-finishing agent under good manufacturing...

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AMMONIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7783-20-2

Ammonium sulfate is an inorganic salt used in food processing, particularly in baking as a dough conditioner and yeast nutrient, and is recognized as an additive by regulatory...

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BAKER'S YEAST PROTEIN

CAS: 977014-13-3

BAKER'S YEAST PROTEIN is a defined insoluble protein ingredient obtained from the mechanical rupture of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast cells. It is permitted for use as a...

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CALCIUM BROMATE

CAS: 10102-75-7

Calcium bromate is an inorganic salt used experimentally as a dough strengthener and leavening agent in flour and dough systems. It is a white, water soluble crystalline...

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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 LACTATE

CAS: 814-80-2

Calcium lactate is the calcium salt of lactic acid with CAS 814-80-2, used in food as a multifunctional additive for texture, pH control, and nutrient supplementation under...

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CALCIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7778-18-9

Calcium sulfate (CAS 7778-18-9) is a mineral salt used in food processing for texture and functional technologies under good manufacturing practice.

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CITRIC ACID

CAS: 77-92-9

Citric acid is a widely used food additive and flavoring agent with the CAS number 77-92-9. It has multiple technological functions in foods, including acidity regulation,...

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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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FUMARIC ACID

CAS: 110-17-8

Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic dicarboxylic acid used in foods primarily as an acidity regulator and flavoring agent under accepted food additive standards.

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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 BROMATE

CAS: 7758-01-2

Potassium bromate is a chemical compound used historically in some food processing applications such as flour treatment and dough strength improvement, with regulatory status...

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POTASSIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 584-08-7

Potassium carbonate (CAS 584-08-7) is a food additive functioning as a flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, nutrient supplement, pH control agent, and processing aid...

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SODIUM ASCORBATE

CAS: 134-03-2

Sodium ascorbate (CAS 134-03-2) is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid and functions primarily as an antioxidant and nutrient supplement in food applications.

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SODIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 144-55-8

Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is a white crystalline compound used in food as a leavening agent, acidity regulator, and pH control ingredient.

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SODIUM STEARYL FUMARATE

CAS: 4070-80-8

Sodium stearyl fumarate is a white crystalline sodium salt of stearyl fumaric acid that functions in food systems as a dough conditioner and technical processing agent. It also...

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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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YEAST AUTOLYSATE

CAS: 977046-75-5

Yeast autolysate is a food ingredient obtained from the controlled breakdown of yeast cells that provides flavor, nutrients, and functional properties in various food applications.

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YEASTS

CAS: 977030-39-9

Yeasts are microscopic single-cell fungi widely used in food production for leavening, fermentation, flavor, texture, moisture control and nutritional enhancement; regulatory...

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