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PROPELLANT

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ALBUMIN

CAS: 977005-72-3

Albumin is a class of proteinaceous food ingredient used for a variety of technical purposes in food processing and formulation. It appears in official inventories of...

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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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N-BUTANE

CAS: 106-97-8

N-Butane is a simple saturated hydrocarbon gas used industrially and in foods primarily as a propellant under conditions of current good manufacturing practice.

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NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

Nitrogen (CAS 7727-37-9) is an inert diatomic gas used in food processing and packaging for its antioxidant, formulation aid, and propellant functions under good manufacturing...

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NITROGEN OXIDES

CAS: 977099-25-4

Nitrogen oxides refer to a group of inorganic oxides of nitrogen used in some food‑related applications as a propellant, as listed in the FDA Substances Added to Food...

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NITROUS OXIDE

CAS: 10024-97-2

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a colorless, slightly sweet-smelling gas used in food processing primarily as a propellant with the CAS number 10024-97-2. It is recognized by regulators...

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PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

Propane is a three carbon alkane gas used as a propellant in food processing applications under specific regulatory allowances.

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SODIUM NITRATE

CAS: 7631-99-4

Sodium nitrate (CAS 7631-99-4) is an inorganic salt widely used in food preservation and color fixation of cured meats and poultry products as an antimicrobial agent and color adjunct.

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SODIUM NITRITE

CAS: 7632-00-0

Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0) is a common food additive used for antimicrobial preservation, color fixation, and flavor enhancement in processed foods under regulated conditions.

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SODIUM STEARATE

CAS: 822-16-2

Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid used in food and industrial applications for its emulsifying, anti-caking, and stabilizing properties. It appears in...

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