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PH CONTROL AGENT

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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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MALIC ACID

CAS: 617-48-1

Malic acid is a food additive used primarily as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in a wide range of foods and beverages under conditions of good manufacturing practice.

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MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE

CAS: 142-47-2

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of the amino acid L-glutamic acid used primarily as a flavor enhancer in food products and permitted for use under various food...

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ORANGE, JUICE

CAS: 977059-38-3

ORANGE, JUICE (CAS 977059-38-3) is listed in the FDA Substances Added to Food inventory with a technical function as a pH control agent; it refers to orange juice used in food...

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PERACETIC ACID

CAS: 79-21-0

Peracetic acid (CAS 79-21-0), also known as peroxyacetic acid, is a colorless organic peroxide compound used primarily for antimicrobial and sanitizing purposes in food...

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PHOSPHORIC ACID

CAS: 7664-38-2

Phosphoric acid is a widely used inorganic food additive (INS 338) recognized for its roles in acidity control, flavor enhancement, and sequestration, and it is listed as...

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POTASSIUM ACID TARTRATE

CAS: 868-14-4

Potassium acid tartrate is the potassium acid salt of l-(+)‑tartaric acid, commonly known as cream of tartar, used in food formulation primarily to regulate acidity and act as...

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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 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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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7447-40-7

Potassium chloride is an inorganic potassium salt food additive used for flavor enhancement and functional purposes, evaluated by international food safety bodies.

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POTASSIUM CITRATE

CAS: 6100-05-6

Potassium citrate is the potassium salt of citric acid used in food systems for pH control, sequestration of metal ions, emulsification support, flavor enhancement, and...

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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 SORBATE

CAS: 24634-61-5

Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid and is widely used in the food industry as an antimicrobial preservative and multifunctional ingredient.

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PROPIONIC ACID

CAS: 79-09-4

Propionic acid is a short-chain carboxylic acid used as an antimicrobial and flavoring agent in foods, recognized in some food safety regulatory listings.

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SODIUM ACETATE

CAS: 977127-84-6

Sodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid used in foods primarily to control acidity and as a flavoring and antimicrobial agent under good manufacturing practices.

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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 CARBONATE

CAS: 497-19-8

Sodium carbonate (CAS 497-19-8) is an alkaline salt used in foods for pH control, as an antioxidant, curing agent, flavoring adjuvant, and processing aid under conditions of...

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SODIUM CASEINATE

CAS: 9005-46-3

Sodium caseinate is a multi-functional food additive derived from the milk protein casein and is used in a wide array of processed foods for its emulsifying, stabilizing,...

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SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkaline compound used in food processing for pH control, dough treatment, surface washing, and flavor modifications under specified regulatory allowances.

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SODIUM LACTATE

CAS: 72-17-3

Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid with multiple food functional roles including acting as an acidity regulator, moisture binder, and flavor enhancer in a variety...

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SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE

CAS: 50813-16-6

Sodium metaphosphate is a phosphate-based food additive with multifunctional uses as an emulsifier, sequestrant, texturizer, and stabilizer. It is authorized in the United...

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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 SESQUICARBONATE

CAS: 533-96-0

Sodium sesquicarbonate (CAS 533-96-0) is an inorganic pH control agent food additive used to regulate acidity and alkalinity in select food products under good manufacturing practice.

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SODIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7727-73-3

Sodium sulfate is a salt used in food technology with functions including flavor enhancement and processing aid; regulatory specifics vary by region.

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SODIUM SULFITE

CAS: 7757-83-7

Sodium sulfite is a white inorganic salt used in food processing for antioxidant, preservative, and functional dough and flour treatment roles under specified regulatory allowances.

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SODIUM TARTRATE

CAS: 868-18-8

Sodium tartrate is the disodium salt of L(+)-tartaric acid used as an emulsifier, pH control agent, and sequestrant in food products with regulatory acknowledgment in key jurisdictions.

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SUCCINIC ACID

CAS: 110-15-6

Succinic acid (CAS 110-15-6) is a dicarboxylic acid used in the food industry primarily as a flavor enhancer and pH control agent. It is also known by multiple synonyms...

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SULFURIC ACID

CAS: 7664-93-9

Sulfuric acid (CAS 7664-93-9) is a strong inorganic acid evaluated by regulators for specific functional uses in food processing and formulation.

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TANNIC ACID

CAS: 1401-55-4

Tannic acid is a naturally derived polyphenolic substance used in food for its technical functions such as flavor enhancement, color adjunct, pH control, and processing aid. It...

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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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TRISODIUM CITRATE

CAS: 68-04-2

Trisodium citrate is the trisodium salt of citric acid used in a wide range of food products for pH control, emulsification, sequestration and flavor modulation with broad...

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