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PH CONTROL 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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ALUMINUM SULFATE

CAS: 10043-01-3

Aluminum sulfate is an inorganic salt used in food processing primarily for its technical functions such as firming, pH control, emulsification, and sequestration in certain...

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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 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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BENZOIC ACID

CAS: 65-85-0

Benzoic acid (CAS 65-85-0) is a simple aromatic carboxylic acid used in food systems as an antimicrobial and flavoring agent, recognized in regulatory systems including FDA and...

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BUTYRIC ACID

CAS: 107-92-6

Butyric Acid is a short-chain carboxylic acid used in the food industry as a flavoring agent and antioxidant with regulatory recognition in FDA synthetic flavoring substances...

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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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CALCIUM CITRATE

CAS: 813-94-5

Calcium citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid used in foods as a firming agent, nutrient supplement, pH control agent, and sequestrant with regulatory allowances in key systems.

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CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1305-62-0

Calcium hydroxide (CAS 1305-62-0) is a food-grade firming agent and pH control additive permitted by regulators under certain conditions of good manufacturing practice.

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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 OXIDE

CAS: 1305-78-8

Calcium Oxide (CAS 1305-78-8) is an inorganic compound used in food processing for multiple technological roles, including anticaking, pH control, and firming, recognized by...

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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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CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas used in food processing and packaging for its antimicrobial, preservative, propellant, and leavening functions, affirmed GRAS in the...

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CHLORINE

CAS: 7782-50-5

Chlorine (CAS 7782-50-5) is a reactive diatomic gas used as an antimicrobial and oxidizing agent in industrial and food‑related applications, evaluated by food safety bodies...

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CHOLIC ACID

CAS: 81-25-4

Cholic acid is a primary bile acid and steroidal molecule with CAS 81-25-4; it is evaluated by JECFA as a food additive with INS 1000 and has amphipathic properties relevant...

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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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COMBUSTION PRODUCT GAS

CAS: 977054-26-4

Combustion product gas is an FDA‑recognized processing aid used under 21 CFR 173.350 to displace or remove oxygen in specific food processing and packaging contexts. It is...

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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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DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS: 7758-11-4

Dipotassium phosphate (CAS 7758-11-4) is a water-soluble inorganic phosphate salt used in foods as an emulsifier or emulsifier salt, nutrient supplement, pH control agent,...

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ETHYL VANILLIN

CAS: 121-32-4

Ethyl vanillin is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart a vanilla-like taste and aroma in foods, beverages, and other products. It is evaluated by international food...

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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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GLYCOCHOLIC ACID

CAS: 475-31-0

Glycocholic acid (CAS 475-31-0) is a glycine conjugate of the primary bile acid cholic acid that functions as a surface active agent aiding fat emulsification in biological contexts.

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L-GLUTAMIC ACID

CAS: 56-86-0

L-Glutamic Acid is a naturally occurring amino acid used in food as a flavoring agent, nutrient component, and pH control agent. It is structurally defined by its CAS number...

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L-MALIC ACID

CAS: 97-67-6

L-Malic Acid is an organic acid used in foods for acidity control and flavor functions. It occurs naturally in many fruits and is affirmed as safe for use in food in the U.S....

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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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LACTIC ACID

CAS: 50-21-5

Lactic acid is an organic acid widely used in food manufacturing as a flavoring and acidity regulator. It is identified by CAS 50-21-5 and is affirmed for a variety of food...

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LEMON, JUICE

CAS: 68916-88-1

LEMON, JUICE refers to the juice and related lemon-derived liquid ingredient identified by CAS 68916-88-1 used in food to influence pH and acidity.

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LIME, JUICE

CAS: 977026-98-4

Lime juice is the liquid extracted from limes that can be used as a pH control agent in foods and beverages under certain regulatory frameworks.

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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 HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1309-42-8

Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound used in food applications primarily as an acidity regulator and pH control agent under conditions of good manufacturing practice.

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