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STABILIZER OR THICKENER

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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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DISODIUM CITRATE

CAS: 144-33-2

Disodium citrate (CAS 144-33-2) is a sodium salt derivative of citric acid used industrially and in food processing for stabilizing, buffering, and texturizing roles.

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DISODIUM INOSINATE

CAS: 4691-65-0

Disodium inosinate is a food additive used primarily as a flavor enhancer to boost savory and umami taste in processed foods. It is the disodium salt of inosinic acid, often...

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EDTA, DISODIUM IRON

CAS: 14729-89-6

EDTA, DISODIUM IRON (CAS 14729-89-6) is a metal chelate used for its sequestrant, stabilizer, or thickener functions in food-related applications. It appears in regulatory...

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ETHYL CELLULOSE

CAS: 9004-57-3

Ethyl cellulose (CAS 9004-57-3) is a modified cellulose derivative used in food and pharmaceutical formulations as a binder, stabilizer, and film former. In the United States...

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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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GELLAN GUM

CAS: 71010-52-1

Gellan gum is a microbial polysaccharide used as a food stabilizer or thickener produced by bacterial fermentation. It forms gels at low concentrations and is widely used in...

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GLYCERIN

CAS: 56-81-5

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a versatile polyol compound used in foods for moisture retention, texture, solvent, and emulsification functions.

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LACTOSE

CAS: 63-42-3

Lactose is a naturally occurring disaccharide sugar widely used in food formulation for diverse technological purposes, from sweetness contribution to functional roles in...

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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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LOCUST (CAROB) BEAN GUM

CAS: 9000-40-2

Locust (carob) bean gum is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide derived from the endosperm of Ceratonia siliqua seeds and is widely used in foods as a stabilizer, thickener,...

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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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MALTODEXTRIN

CAS: 9050-36-6

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide food additive prepared by partial hydrolysis of starch sources such as corn, potato, or rice, and is used in a wide range of food formulations...

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MINERAL OIL, WHITE

CAS: 8012-95-1

MINERAL OIL, WHITE is a highly refined petroleum-based mixture of paraffinic and naphthenic liquid hydrocarbons used in diverse food technology roles such as release agents,...

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MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES

CAS: 67254-73-3

Mono- and diglycerides are food additives composed of mixtures of glycerol mono- and diesters of fatty acids widely used for their emulsifying, stabilizing, texturizing, and...

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MONOAMMONIUM GLUTAMATE

CAS: 7558-63-6

Monoammonium glutamate is an ammonium salt of glutamic acid used in foods primarily as a flavor enhancer, often imparting umami taste, and can also function as a stabilizer or...

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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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MUSTARD FLOUR

CAS: 977071-79-6

Mustard flour is a finely ground powder derived from mustard seeds commonly used for flavoring and functional purposes in food formulations, recognized in the U.S. ingredients...

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PECTIN

CAS: 9000-69-5

Pectin is a naturally derived carbohydrate polymer used in foods primarily for its gelling, thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties, and is listed in US FDA...

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PECTIN, AMIDATED

CAS: 56645-02-4

Amidated pectin (CAS 56645-02-4) is a modified form of pectin used in foods to provide emulsification, stabilization, and thickening functions. It is chemically derived from...

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PECTIN, MODIFIED

CAS: 977091-87-4

Pectin, modified is a food ingredient used for emulsifying, stabilizing, thickening, and texturizing in various processed foods. It is listed in the U.S. FDA Substances Added...

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POLYDEXTROSE

CAS: 68424-04-4

Polydextrose is a multifunctional food additive permitted under 21 CFR 172.841 in the United States for use as a bulking agent, formulation aid, humectant, stabilizer, and...

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