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PROCESSING AID

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CLAY, ATTAPULGITE

CAS: 12174-11-7

Attapulgite clay is a naturally occurring hydrated magnesium-aluminum silicate mineral used as a processing aid in food and related technical applications.

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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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COPPER SULFATE

CAS: 7758-98-7

Copper sulfate (CAS 7758-98-7) is a copper-containing inorganic compound used in food as a nutrient supplement and processing aid under current good manufacturing practice.

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CURDLAN

CAS: 54724-00-4

Curdlan is a high molecular weight linear polysaccharide (beta-1,3-glucan) used in food processing primarily for gelling, stabilizing, thickening and texture modification.

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DIETHYLENETRIAMINE

CAS: 111-40-0

Diethylenetriamine (CAS 111-40-0) is a versatile industrial amine used as a processing aid in certain indirect food contact materials and chemical manufacturing contexts.

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ENZYMES, BACTERIAL

CAS: 977143-80-8

Bacterial enzymes are protein catalysts derived from bacterial sources and used as processing aids in food production to accelerate biochemical reactions without being consumed...

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ETHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 64-17-5

Ethyl Alcohol (also known as ethanol) is a common food ingredient used in multiple technical functions such as a solvent and flavoring agent; it is recognized by US regulations...

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ETHYL MALTOL

CAS: 4940-11-8

Ethyl maltol is a synthetically produced flavoring agent and adjunct used to enhance the perception of sweetness and aroma in a range of processed foods and beverages. It...

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FERRIC CHLORIDE

CAS: 7705-08-0

Ferric chloride (CAS 7705-08-0) is an inorganic iron salt that is used industrially in water treatment and sometimes as a processing aid or flavoring agent in food under very...

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FICIN

CAS: 9001-33-6

FICIN is a plant‑derived enzyme processing aid extracted from the latex of fig trees (Ficus spp.) used to hydrolyze proteins in food processing under conditions of current good...

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FULLERS EARTH

CAS: 8031-18-3

Fullers Earth is a naturally occurring clay mineral with strong adsorptive properties used industrially in filtration and processing; evidence of direct regulatory food...

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FURCELLERAN

CAS: 9000-21-9

Furcelleran is a refined hydrocolloid extracted from the red seaweed Furcellaria fastigiata and used in foods as a processing aid with emulsifying, stabilizing, and thickening...

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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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ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES

CAS: 977089-66-9

Ion exchange membranes are polymeric materials used as processing aids in food production, especially in beverage processing, to adjust certain compositional parameters under...

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ION EXCHANGE RESIN

CAS: 977017-05-2

ION EXCHANGE RESIN is a polymeric processing aid used in food and beverage production to remove or replace ions during purification steps under regulated conditions.

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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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LIPASE

CAS: 9001-62-1

Lipase is a food enzyme (triacylglycerol lipase) used in food processing to hydrolyze triglycerides and improve texture and flavor in diverse products under good manufacturing practice.

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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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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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MALTOL

CAS: 118-71-8

Maltol is a small organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in foods, recognized in international additive evaluations and regulated under specific food...

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