Additives are used in food and beverage industry as but not limited to ingredients in order to enhance a product for workability, palatability, and or marketability.
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Additives are used in all aspects of the food and beverage industries. Additives are used in baked goods, beverages, confectionery, cereal, meat dairy and egg products. Additives are used in almost every type of food products.
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Adipic Acid (hexanedioic acid or 1,4-butanedicarboxylic acid) is a white crystalline solid. It is used in the manufacturing of nylon and of polyurethane foams. It is also commonly used in food preparations during the Easter holiday as plasticizers and lub...view more
Adipic Acid (hexanedioic acid or 1,4-butanedicarboxylic acid) is a white crystalline solid. It is used in the manufacturing of nylon and of polyurethane foams. It is also commonly used in food preparations during the Easter holiday as plasticizers and lubricants or as a food additive, in baking powders and adhesives. view less
Ascorbic Acid, also commonly referred to as L-Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C. It works by acting as an oxidation-reduction catalyst in the cell. It can be used in nutrition, color fixing, flavoring and preservative in meats and other foods.
Bentonite KWK Food Grade also known as Volclay KWK Food Grade, is a fine granular sodium bentonite with an average particle size between 20 and 70 mesh. It is used in the production of wines, juice and cider. It is also used in vinegar for the removal of ...view more
Bentonite KWK Food Grade also known as Volclay KWK Food Grade, is a fine granular sodium bentonite with an average particle size between 20 and 70 mesh. It is used in the production of wines, juice and cider. It is also used in vinegar for the removal of suspended solids.It works by preventing cloudiness and removing heat sensitive proteins. view less
Bentonite KWK Krystal Klear is also known as Volclay KWK Krystal Klear. It is a fine granular sodium bentonite with an average dry particle size ranging between 20 and 70 mesh. It has absorption and clarifying characteristics that are commonly used. It is...view more
Bentonite KWK Krystal Klear is also known as Volclay KWK Krystal Klear. It is a fine granular sodium bentonite with an average dry particle size ranging between 20 and 70 mesh. It has absorption and clarifying characteristics that are commonly used. It is known to be used in the clarification of wine, cider and juice. view less
Calcium Ascorbate is the the calcium salt of ascorbic acid. It is mainly used to keep fruits and vegetables fresh and is used as a coating for the food. It is slightly white or yellow and is odorless. It can also be used in calcium fortification. It works...view more
Calcium Ascorbate is the the calcium salt of ascorbic acid. It is mainly used to keep fruits and vegetables fresh and is used as a coating for the food. It is slightly white or yellow and is odorless. It can also be used in calcium fortification. It works upon ingestion and has a pH between 6.8 and 7.4 when in a 10% solution. view less
Citric Acid is found in living cells in both animals and plants. It is from mold fermentation of carbohydrates, including deep fermentation, from lemon, lime, pineapple juice and molasses. It is used in the preparation of citrates, flavoring extracts, con...view more
Citric Acid is found in living cells in both animals and plants. It is from mold fermentation of carbohydrates, including deep fermentation, from lemon, lime, pineapple juice and molasses. It is used in the preparation of citrates, flavoring extracts, confections, soft drinks, effervescent salts, acidifier, dispersing agent, medicines, acidulant and antioxidant in foods. view less
Cream of Tartar is a product from American Tartaric that has white crystals or powder derived from wine lees by extraction with water and crystallization. It contains a slightly acid taste and is most commonly used for baking powder, preparation of other...view more
Cream of Tartar is a product from American Tartaric that has white crystals or powder derived from wine lees by extraction with water and crystallization. It contains a slightly acid taste and is most commonly used for baking powder, preparation of other tartrates and food additives. view less
Diammonium Phosphate is a food grade product from American Tartaric that has white crystals or powder and is soluble in water. It is most commonly used as a plant nutrient solution: manufacture of yeast, vinegar, and bread vinegar, and bread improvers.
Erythorbic Acid is a product from American Tartaric and is also know as "erythro-ascorbic acid". It is slightly soluble in glycerol and contains crystalline granules. It is most commonly used as an antioxidant for food and beverages, including the brewing...view more
Erythorbic Acid is a product from American Tartaric and is also know as "erythro-ascorbic acid". It is slightly soluble in glycerol and contains crystalline granules. It is most commonly used as an antioxidant for food and beverages, including the brewing industry. view less
Fumaric Acid is a white, crystalline powder used as a food additive substitute for tartaric acid. The crystals are odorless with a fruit acid taste, making it suitable as a flavoring agent and an acidulant. It is soluble in water, mixes clear and is stabl...view more
Fumaric Acid is a white, crystalline powder used as a food additive substitute for tartaric acid. The crystals are odorless with a fruit acid taste, making it suitable as a flavoring agent and an acidulant. It is soluble in water, mixes clear and is stable in air. view less
Lactic Acid, 88% is an odorless, colorless to yellowish syrupy liquid, miscible with water. As a food additive, it can be used in cultured dairy products as a flavoring as well as an acidulant. It has a wide array of uses in baking, beverages, meats and p...view more
Lactic Acid, 88% is an odorless, colorless to yellowish syrupy liquid, miscible with water. As a food additive, it can be used in cultured dairy products as a flavoring as well as an acidulant. It has a wide array of uses in baking, beverages, meats and pickled products. view less
Malic Acid is a colorless crystal with a sour taste. It occurs naturally in unripened fruits, such as apples. It can be used as a flavoring and acidulant in foods and beverages. It can also be used as a chelating agent to stabilize aroma, color and textu...view more
Malic Acid is a colorless crystal with a sour taste. It occurs naturally in unripened fruits, such as apples. It can be used as a flavoring and acidulant in foods and beverages. It can also be used as a chelating agent to stabilize aroma, color and texture of foods. view less
Monosodium Glutamate, also known as MSG, is a sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the common naturally occurring amino acids. It takes the form of a crystalline powder and is soluble in water and alcohol. It is also used as a flavor enhancer for foods in...view more
Monosodium Glutamate, also known as MSG, is a sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the common naturally occurring amino acids. It takes the form of a crystalline powder and is soluble in water and alcohol. It is also used as a flavor enhancer for foods in concentrations of about 0.3%. view less
Polyclar V is a highly effective 100% PVPP wine stabilizer with an average particle size of around 25 microns. It works optimally during fast-acting reduction of polyphenols that may cause either pinking or browning through oxidative polymerization.It can...view more
Polyclar V is a highly effective 100% PVPP wine stabilizer with an average particle size of around 25 microns. It works optimally during fast-acting reduction of polyphenols that may cause either pinking or browning through oxidative polymerization.It can be added before bottling, during or after tartaric stabilization, or after the initial clarification. A diatomaceous earth filter should also be used. view less
Polyclar VT has a grade of 100% PVPP. It is designed for addition to vessels, where faster settling is required. Used in the creation of wine. This item still requires filtration to produce a bright wine, but the amount of solids present should be much l...view more
Polyclar VT has a grade of 100% PVPP. It is designed for addition to vessels, where faster settling is required. Used in the creation of wine. This item still requires filtration to produce a bright wine, but the amount of solids present should be much lower. It helps in the production of wine due to its high grade and large particle size to assist in the stabilization of the wine. view less
Potassium Benzoate, USP/FCC is a white, nearly odorless granule, or crystal powder, soluble in water. It is an alternative to Sodium Benzoate and is used as a food preservative, by preventing the growth of bacteria, yeast and fungi. It can be used in soft...view more
Potassium Benzoate, USP/FCC is a white, nearly odorless granule, or crystal powder, soluble in water. It is an alternative to Sodium Benzoate and is used as a food preservative, by preventing the growth of bacteria, yeast and fungi. It can be used in soft drinks, salad dressing, sauces, alcohol beverages and other condiments and snacks. view less
Potassium Bitartrate is a white crystalline powder, with a slightly acid taste. Also known as Cream of Tartar, it is used in bakery products to ensure good rise volume. It can be used to prevent sugar crystallization during cooking and increases the volum...view more
Potassium Bitartrate is a white crystalline powder, with a slightly acid taste. Also known as Cream of Tartar, it is used in bakery products to ensure good rise volume. It can be used to prevent sugar crystallization during cooking and increases the volume and stability of egg whites. view less
Potassium Carbonate is a white, granular salt also known as Potash or Pearl Ash. It is a general purpose food additive for baking, tenderizing meats, softening water and increasing rise volume in breads, pastries and cakes.
Potassium Chloride is an odorless, colorless granule used as a salt. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in foods and beverages as a flavor enhancer, flavoring stabilizer and thickener. It is also a functional food additive to provide potas...view more
Potassium Chloride is an odorless, colorless granule used as a salt. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in foods and beverages as a flavor enhancer, flavoring stabilizer and thickener. It is also a functional food additive to provide potassium to formulas. It can also be used a a sodium chloride replacement for low-sodium applications. view less
Potassium Citrate is a colorless white crystal or granular powder used as a stabilizer and buffer in foods. It is used to regulate 'tartness' in beverages, buffer the pH level and enhance flavors.
Potassium Metabisulfite is a white to off-white granular powder with a sharp, pungent, sulphurous odor. It is used predominantly in making wines and beers, for its prevention of bacteria and other microorganisms. It can also be used as a preservative fo...view more
Potassium Metabisulfite is a white to off-white granular powder with a sharp, pungent, sulphurous odor. It is used predominantly in making wines and beers, for its prevention of bacteria and other microorganisms. It can also be used as a preservative for acidic environments, such as lemon juice and pickling agents. view less
Potassium Sorbate is a potassium salt version of sorbic acid, a polyunsaturated fat used to inhibit mold growth. It is widely used in the food industry and few substances have had the kind of extensive, rigorous, long-term testing that sorbic acid and its...view more
Potassium Sorbate is a potassium salt version of sorbic acid, a polyunsaturated fat used to inhibit mold growth. It is widely used in the food industry and few substances have had the kind of extensive, rigorous, long-term testing that sorbic acid and its salts have had. It breaks down in the body into water and carbon dioxide in the Krebs Cycle. It is commonly used in bacteriostat and preservative in meats, sausage casings, and wines. view less
Sodium Ascorbate is a white to off-white odorless crystalline powder. It darkens when exposed to light and acts as an antioxidant and an acidity regulator in foods and beverages.
Sodium Benzoate, is the Sodium salt of Benzoic Acid. It is soluble in water and alcohol. It is a crystal powder or granular item and is used in food preservation, as an antiseptic, in medicine, tobacco, and pharmaceutical preparations.
Sodium Citrate, also known as Trisodium citrate, is the sodium salt of citric acid. It takes the form of white crystals or granular powder. It is combustible and decomposes at red heat. It is mainly used in soft drinks, photography, frozen desserts, meat ...view more
Sodium Citrate, also known as Trisodium citrate, is the sodium salt of citric acid. It takes the form of white crystals or granular powder. It is combustible and decomposes at red heat. It is mainly used in soft drinks, photography, frozen desserts, meat products, detergents, certain cheeses, electroplating, sequestrant and buffer, nutrient for cultured buttermilk, removal of sulfur dioxide from smelter waste gases, and in certain forms of medicine. view less
Sodium Erythorbate is an odorless, white, crystalline powder used in in meats, poultry and beverages as a food preservative. In meats, it facilitates a faster cure and helps to retain the pink coloration of the meat. It also helps stabilize flavorings an...view more
Sodium Erythorbate is an odorless, white, crystalline powder used in in meats, poultry and beverages as a food preservative. In meats, it facilitates a faster cure and helps to retain the pink coloration of the meat. It also helps stabilize flavorings and can be used as a functional food additive to increase antioxidant levels. view less
Sodium Saccharin is a white crystalline powder which is used as a non-nutritive sweetener in foods and beverages. It is several hundred times sweeter than sugar and very soluble in water.
Sodium Tartrate, FCC is a white, crystalline powder, used as an emulsifier and a binding agent. It can be used in jellies, cheeses, sausage casings and any foods which contain fats or oils.
Sorbic Acid is a white or colorless, crystalline solid which is used as a preservative in foods and beverages. It acts to prevent growth of spores of yeast, mold and other fungi in beverages, fish, dairy products, baked goods and other foods containing fa...view more
Sorbic Acid is a white or colorless, crystalline solid which is used as a preservative in foods and beverages. It acts to prevent growth of spores of yeast, mold and other fungi in beverages, fish, dairy products, baked goods and other foods containing fats or oils. It is considered odorless and tasteless. view less
Tartaric Acid, USP/FCC is a clear or white crystalline powder with a neutral odor and an acidic taste. It is stable in air and mixes clear. It can be used as a flavoring, providing tartness, in foods and beverages, baking powder and fruit-based flavorings...view more
Tartaric Acid, USP/FCC is a clear or white crystalline powder with a neutral odor and an acidic taste. It is stable in air and mixes clear. It can be used as a flavoring, providing tartness, in foods and beverages, baking powder and fruit-based flavorings. It is also used as an acidulant. view less
Xanthan gum is used as a food additive and as a rheology modifier produced by a process involving fermentation of glucose or sucrose. It produces a large increase in the viscosity of a liquid by adding a small quantity of xanthan gum. Its common uses are ...view more
Xanthan gum is used as a food additive and as a rheology modifier produced by a process involving fermentation of glucose or sucrose. It produces a large increase in the viscosity of a liquid by adding a small quantity of xanthan gum. Its common uses are in salad dressings, and sauces due to its oil prevention traits due to emulsion stabilization. It is also found in beverages and is the smoothing textured component for ice cream. view less
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