| Ammonium Bicarbonate | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Ammonium Bicarbonate is produced by combining carbon dioxide and ammonia which is a fine, white crystal with the smell of ammonia. This product fufills the purity criteria for food additives, it is most commonly used as a raising agent for flat baked good...展开 Ammonium Bicarbonate is produced by combining carbon dioxide and ammonia which is a fine, white crystal with the smell of ammonia. This product fufills the purity criteria for food additives, it is most commonly used as a raising agent for flat baked goods, such as cookies and crackers. It was commonly used in homes everywhere before modern day baking powder was made available. 收起 | |
| Ammonium Chloride | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Ammonium Chloride is a white crystalline salt which is always an inorganic compound. This is a mildly acidic solution when mixed the right way. The mineral is commonly formed on burning coal dumps, due to condensation of coal-derived gases. It is also fou...展开 Ammonium Chloride is a white crystalline salt which is always an inorganic compound. This is a mildly acidic solution when mixed the right way. The mineral is commonly formed on burning coal dumps, due to condensation of coal-derived gases. It is also found around some types of volcanic vents. It is used as a flavouring agent in some types of liquorice. 收起 | |
| Anastase Titanium Dioxide | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Anastase Titanium Dioxide is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO 2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white. Generally it is sourced from ilmenite, rutile and anatase. It has a wide range of applications, from paint...展开 Anastase Titanium Dioxide is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO 2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white. Generally it is sourced from ilmenite, rutile and anatase. It has a wide range of applications, from paint to sunscreen to food colouring. When used as a food colouring, it has E number E171. Titanium dioxide is the most widely used white pigment because of its brightness and very high refractive index, in which it is surpassed only by a few other materials. 收起 | |
| Annatto Extract | ColorMaker Inc. | Annatto Extract is a natural plant extract derived from the seed coats of the Bixa orellano tree. This product provides an orange to yellowish color, and is typically used as a coloring and flavoring agent. Annatto Extract has been used for coloring ices,...展开 Annatto Extract is a natural plant extract derived from the seed coats of the Bixa orellano tree. This product provides an orange to yellowish color, and is typically used as a coloring and flavoring agent. Annatto Extract has been used for coloring ices, hard candies, fruit flavors or fruit based beverages, and many carbonated drinks. 收起 | |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions. Ascorbic acid is one form ("vitamer") of vitamin...展开 Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions. Ascorbic acid is one form ("vitamer") of vitamin C. It was originally called L-hexuronic acid, Because it is derived from glucose, many animals are able to produce it, but humans require it as part of their nutrition. There exists a D-ascorbic acid, which does not occur in nature. It may be synthesized artificially. 收起 | |
| Base Cysteine (L-) | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Base Cysteine (L-) is an amino acid that has a semi-essential amino acid, which means that it can be biosynthesized in humans. Although classified as a non-essential amino acid, in rare cases, cysteine may be essential for infants, the elderly, and indi...展开 Base Cysteine (L-) is an amino acid that has a semi-essential amino acid, which means that it can be biosynthesized in humans. Although classified as a non-essential amino acid, in rare cases, cysteine may be essential for infants, the elderly, and individuals with certain metabolic disease or who suffer from malabsorption syndromes. This product is used as a flavoring agent in many food applications. 收起 | |
| Beet Juice | ColorMaker Inc. | Beet Juice is a rich, red vegetable juice made from pressing or grinding beets. This product is readily soluble in water and provides an intense color. Beet Juice is mainly used in products with short shelf-life requirements and that are sold in a dry sta...展开 Beet Juice is a rich, red vegetable juice made from pressing or grinding beets. This product is readily soluble in water and provides an intense color. Beet Juice is mainly used in products with short shelf-life requirements and that are sold in a dry state such as ice cream, yogurt, gravies, and sauces. 收起 | |
| Beta Carotene | ColorMaker Inc. | Beta Carotene is a carotenoid substance naturally found in plants. This product is primarily responsible for the pigment in orange colored fruits and vegetables, but also contributes to the pigment in red, yellow, and green colored fruits and vegetables. ...展开 Beta Carotene is a carotenoid substance naturally found in plants. This product is primarily responsible for the pigment in orange colored fruits and vegetables, but also contributes to the pigment in red, yellow, and green colored fruits and vegetables. Beta Carotene is used in yellow to yellow-orange colored food products not requiring clarity, such as cantaloupe, broccoli, spinach, palm oil, and carrots. 收起 | |
| Beta-Carotene | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Beta-Carotene is a strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is an organic compound and chemically is classified as a hydrocarbon and specifically as a terpenoid (isoprenoid), reflecting its derivation from isoprene units. Abso...展开 Beta-Carotene is a strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is an organic compound and chemically is classified as a hydrocarbon and specifically as a terpenoid (isoprenoid), reflecting its derivation from isoprene units. Absorption of Beta carotene is enhanced if eaten with fats, as carotenes are fat soluble. Carotene is the substance in carrots, pumpkins and sweet potatoes that colors them orange and is the most common form of carotene in plants. This product is often used as a food coloring agent. 收起 | |
| Butylhydroxyanisole / BHA | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Butylhydroxyanisole is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds It is prepared from 4-methoxyphenol and isobutylene. It is a waxy solid used as a food additive with the E number E320. The primary use for BHA is as an antio...展开 Butylhydroxyanisole is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds It is prepared from 4-methoxyphenol and isobutylene. It is a waxy solid used as a food additive with the E number E320. The primary use for BHA is as an antioxidant and preservative in food, food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, rubber, and petroleum products. Since 1947, BHA has been added to edible fats and fat-containing foods for its antioxidant properties as it prevents rancidification of food which creates objectionable odors. 收起 | |
| Butylhydroxytoluene / BHT | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Butylhydroxytoluene also known as butylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small percentages to be used as a food additive...展开 Butylhydroxytoluene also known as butylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small percentages to be used as a food additive. Butylated hydroxytoluene is primarily used as a food additive that exploits its antioxidant properties. This product is used in many food applications such as food coloring and flavoring agents. 收起 | |
| Caramel | ColorMaker Inc. | Caramel color is a golden brown (honey or amber) color to a deep dark almost-black brown (coffee or cola) color. It is always water-soluble in either liquid or powdered form and is prepared by the controlled heating of food grade carbohydrates with or wit...展开 Caramel color is a golden brown (honey or amber) color to a deep dark almost-black brown (coffee or cola) color. It is always water-soluble in either liquid or powdered form and is prepared by the controlled heating of food grade carbohydrates with or without added chemical catalysts. 收起 | |
| Carmine | ColorMaker Inc. | Carmine is a bright red colorant required the labor of hundreds of subjects combing the desert in search of the cochineal insect. The colorant is extracted from the bodies of female insects, which may contain from 10% to 20% of their dry weight of the col...展开 Carmine is a bright red colorant required the labor of hundreds of subjects combing the desert in search of the cochineal insect. The colorant is extracted from the bodies of female insects, which may contain from 10% to 20% of their dry weight of the color principle chemically called: carminic acid. It is estimated that about 25 million insects are required to make 32 pounds of water-soluble extract. 收起 | |
| Citric Acid Anhydrous | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Citric acid is a weak organic acid commonly used in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. Anhydrous citric acid has had the water molecules removed and is usually in a dry, powdered formulation. Citrate or citric acid is often used to adjust pH...展开 Citric acid is a weak organic acid commonly used in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. Anhydrous citric acid has had the water molecules removed and is usually in a dry, powdered formulation. Citrate or citric acid is often used to adjust pH, to add sour flavor to foods and beverages, and to form the salt derivative of minerals and metals for pharmaceuticals, as in the case of potassium citrate, a dietary supplement. 收起 | |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Citric acid is a weak organic acid commonly used in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. Monohydrate citric acid has one water molecule as part of it's chemical formula, and exists as a white powder. Citrate or citric acid is often used to adju...展开 Citric acid is a weak organic acid commonly used in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. Monohydrate citric acid has one water molecule as part of it's chemical formula, and exists as a white powder. Citrate or citric acid is often used to adjust pH, to add sour flavor to foods and beverages, and to form the salt derivative of minerals and metals for pharmaceuticals, as in the case of potassium citrate, a dietary supplement. It is found naturally in citrus fruit such as lemons and limes and is used as a natural preservative. 收起 | |
| Copper Sulfate | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Copper sulfate is a mineral salt that is used to fortify foods as well as uses as an antimicrobial agent and anti-caking agent. It is added as a mineral supplement for infant formula and is used as an anti-caking agent for powders. Solutions of copper sul...展开 Copper sulfate is a mineral salt that is used to fortify foods as well as uses as an antimicrobial agent and anti-caking agent. It is added as a mineral supplement for infant formula and is used as an anti-caking agent for powders. Solutions of copper sulfate can be sprayed on fruits to prevent mold growth. Chemically, it is a component used in the manufacture of a class of colors, called azo dyes. It is hard to comprehend how one less water molecule can turn a pesticide into a food grade dietary supplement used in infant formula. 收起 | |
| D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate | DECACHIMIE S.A. | D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate is a class of chemical compounds of which many have vitamin E activity. It is a series of organic compounds consisting of various methylated phenols. Because the vitamin activity was first identified in 1936 from a dietary ferti...展开 D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate is a class of chemical compounds of which many have vitamin E activity. It is a series of organic compounds consisting of various methylated phenols. Because the vitamin activity was first identified in 1936 from a dietary fertility factor in rats. alpha-Tocopherol is the main source found in supplements and in the European diet, where the main dietary sources are olive and sunflower oils. 收起 | |
| Glycine Food Grade 98.5% min | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Glycine Food Grade 98.5% min is an organic compound with a hydrogen substitute as its side-chain. This is the smallest of 20 different amino acids commonly found in proteins. Glycine is a colourless, sweet-tasting crystalline solid. It is unique among the...展开 Glycine Food Grade 98.5% min is an organic compound with a hydrogen substitute as its side-chain. This is the smallest of 20 different amino acids commonly found in proteins. Glycine is a colourless, sweet-tasting crystalline solid. It is unique among the proteinogenic amino acids in that it is not chiral. It can fit into hydrophilic or hydrophobic environments, due to its minimal side chain of only one hydrogen atom. Glycine is manufactured industrially by treating chloroacetic acid with ammonia. 收起 | |
| Grape | ColorMaker Inc. | Grape is the single most abundant fruit harvested in the world from which a natural color is commercially obtained. Grapes are highly pigmented with anthocyanins, a pool of colorants responsible for the purple, violet, blue, magenta, red and orange color ...展开 Grape is the single most abundant fruit harvested in the world from which a natural color is commercially obtained. Grapes are highly pigmented with anthocyanins, a pool of colorants responsible for the purple, violet, blue, magenta, red and orange color of many fruits, vegetables and flowers. Anthocyanins are often extracted from the grape skin remaining after wine crushing or from the "leas," the sediment at the bottom of barrels from the wine aging process. 收起 | |
| Lactic Acid | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Lactic Acid is produced through a bacterial fermentation process, and it is used escepially in the food and medicine industries. Lactic acid is found primarily in sour milk products, such as koumiss, laban, yogurt, kefir, some cottage cheeses, and is co...展开 Lactic Acid is produced through a bacterial fermentation process, and it is used escepially in the food and medicine industries. Lactic acid is found primarily in sour milk products, such as koumiss, laban, yogurt, kefir, some cottage cheeses, and is coagulated (curdled) by lactic acid lactic acid is also responsible for the sour flavor of sourdough breads. This acid is used in beer brewing to lower the wort pH in order to reduce some undesirable substances such as tannins without giving off-flavors such as citric acid and increase the body of the beer. 收起 | |
| Lysine Mono HCl USP (L-) | DECACHIMIE S.A. | L-lysine is classified as an essential amino acid for humans and must be supplied in the diet. The male adult’s daily requirement is 12 mg per kg of body weight. It is extremely rare for a diet to contain insufficient quantities of lysine. Vegetarians who...展开 L-lysine is classified as an essential amino acid for humans and must be supplied in the diet. The male adult’s daily requirement is 12 mg per kg of body weight. It is extremely rare for a diet to contain insufficient quantities of lysine. Vegetarians who follow a macrobiotic diet and athletes who exercise vigorously on a frequent basis must take care to obtain sufficient L-lysine. Beans, peas and lentils are the best source of lysine. 收起 | |
| Natural Vitamin E | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Vitamin E is found naturally in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. "Vitamin E" is the collective name for a group of fat-soluble compounds with distinctive antioxidant activities. Naturally occurring vitamin E exists in ei...展开 Vitamin E is found naturally in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. "Vitamin E" is the collective name for a group of fat-soluble compounds with distinctive antioxidant activities. Naturally occurring vitamin E exists in eight chemical forms (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol) that have varying levels of biological activity [1]. Alpha- (or α-) tocopherol is the only form that is recognized to meet human requirements. 收起 | |
| Paprika Oleoresin | ColorMaker Inc. | Paprika Oleoresin is a viscous, highly colored substance which is water insoluble and dispersible. This product provides an orange-red to red-orange to sauces, gravies, condiments, and many other food applications. Paprika Oleoresin is also very sensitive...展开 Paprika Oleoresin is a viscous, highly colored substance which is water insoluble and dispersible. This product provides an orange-red to red-orange to sauces, gravies, condiments, and many other food applications. Paprika Oleoresin is also very sensitive to both light and dark, which can lead to color loss. 收起 | |
| Paprika (powder) | ColorMaker Inc. | Paprika (powder) is a red spice made from dried bell peppers. This product will give an orange-red to red-orange color in oil containing systems. Paprika (powder) is used to both color and flavor foods, such as spice blends, cheese sauces, condiments, sal...展开 Paprika (powder) is a red spice made from dried bell peppers. This product will give an orange-red to red-orange color in oil containing systems. Paprika (powder) is used to both color and flavor foods, such as spice blends, cheese sauces, condiments, salad dressings, and baked goods. 收起 | |
| Potassium Ferrocyanide | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Potassium Ferrocyanide is a non-organic compound that is the potassium salt of the coordination complex. This salt forms lemon-yellow monoclinic crystals. Potassium ferrocyanide is produced industrially from hydrogen cyanide, ferrous chloride and calcium ...展开 Potassium Ferrocyanide is a non-organic compound that is the potassium salt of the coordination complex. This salt forms lemon-yellow monoclinic crystals. Potassium ferrocyanide is produced industrially from hydrogen cyanide, ferrous chloride and calcium hydroxide. Potassium ferrocyanide finds many niche applications in industry. It and the related sodium salt are widely used as anti-caking agents for both road salt and table salt. The potassium and sodium ferrocyanides are also used in the purification of tin and the separation of copper from molybdenum ores. 收起 | |
| Potassium Sorbate | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, it is a white salt that is very soluble in water and it is primarily used as a food preservative. Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of applications including food, wine, and personal care p...展开 Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, it is a white salt that is very soluble in water and it is primarily used as a food preservative. Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of applications including food, wine, and personal care products. While sorbic acid is naturally occurring in some berries, virtually all of the world's production of sorbic acid, from which potassium sorbate is derived, is manufactured synthetically. 收起 | |
| Saccharin Soda | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Saccharin Soda is an artificial sweetener. The basic substance, benzoic sulfilimine, has effectively no food energy and is much sweeter than sucrose, but has a bitter or metallic aftertaste, especially at high concentrations. It is used to sweeten product...展开 Saccharin Soda is an artificial sweetener. The basic substance, benzoic sulfilimine, has effectively no food energy and is much sweeter than sucrose, but has a bitter or metallic aftertaste, especially at high concentrations. It is used to sweeten products such as drinks, candies, cookies, medicines, and toothpaste. Saccharin derives its name from the word "saccharine", meaning of, relating to, or resembling sugar. Saccharin is unstable when heated but it does not react chemically with other food ingredients. 收起 | |
| Saffron | ColorMaker Inc. | Saffron is the dried stigma of the flower Crocus sativus. This product is water soluble, and acts as a flavoring agent and coloring agent providing a bright yellow color at low concentrations and a golden yellow at higher concentrations to rice dishes, st...展开 Saffron is the dried stigma of the flower Crocus sativus. This product is water soluble, and acts as a flavoring agent and coloring agent providing a bright yellow color at low concentrations and a golden yellow at higher concentrations to rice dishes, stews, and fish. 收起 | |
| Sodium Ascorbate | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Sodium Ascorbate is one of a number of mineral salts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). It has not been demonstrated to be more bioavailable than any other form of vitamin C supplement. Sodium ascorbate normally provides 131 mg of sodium per 1,000 mg of ascorb...展开 Sodium Ascorbate is one of a number of mineral salts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). It has not been demonstrated to be more bioavailable than any other form of vitamin C supplement. Sodium ascorbate normally provides 131 mg of sodium per 1,000 mg of ascorbic acid, this product is a white crystaline powder. Sodium ascorbate is produced by dissolving ascorbic acid in water and adding an equivalent amount of sodium bicarbonate in water. After cessation of effervescence, the sodium ascorbate is precipitated by the addition of isopropanol. 收起 | |
| Sodium Benzoate | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Sodium Benzoate it is a widely used food preservative, with E number E211. It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and exists in this form when dissolved in water. It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid. Benzoic acid occurs natura...展开 Sodium Benzoate it is a widely used food preservative, with E number E211. It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and exists in this form when dissolved in water. It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid. Benzoic acid occurs naturally at low levels in cranberries, prunes, greengage plums, cinnamon, ripe cloves, and apples. This product is a food additive that is most commonly used in food applications such as salad dressings (vinegar), carbonated drinks, jams and fruits and a variety of condiments. 收起 | |
| Sodium Erythorbate | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Sodium Erythorbate is a food additive used predominantly in meats, poultry, and soft drinks. Chemically, it is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid. When used in processed meat such as hot dogs and beef sticks, it increases the rate at which nitrate reduces...展开 Sodium Erythorbate is a food additive used predominantly in meats, poultry, and soft drinks. Chemically, it is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid. When used in processed meat such as hot dogs and beef sticks, it increases the rate at which nitrate reduces to nitric oxide, thus facilitating a faster cure and retaining the pink coloring. It helps improve flavor stability and prevents the formation of fungus. After sulfates were banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration there was an increase in the use of Sodium Erythorbate as food preservatives. 收起 | |
| Synthetic DL-tartaric acid | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Tartaric acid is a natural acidulant derived from grapes and some stone fruit. It has a slightly tarter taste profile than citric acid, and can be derived from natural sources (such as grapes) or synthetised naturally. Recently synthetic of tartaric acid ...展开 Tartaric acid is a natural acidulant derived from grapes and some stone fruit. It has a slightly tarter taste profile than citric acid, and can be derived from natural sources (such as grapes) or synthetised naturally. Recently synthetic of tartaric acid has been offered for food use, it is most commonly used as a leveaening agent when mixed with baking soda, and it is also one of the main acids found in wine. 收起 | |
| Tartaric acid Natural L + | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Tartaric acid is a white crystalline diprotic aldaric acid. It occurs naturally in many plants, particularly grapes, bananas, and tamarinds, is commonly combined with baking soda to function as a leavening agent in recipes, and is one of the main acids fo...展开 Tartaric acid is a white crystalline diprotic aldaric acid. It occurs naturally in many plants, particularly grapes, bananas, and tamarinds, is commonly combined with baking soda to function as a leavening agent in recipes, and is one of the main acids found in wine. It is added to other foods to give a sour taste, and is used as an antioxidant. Salts of tartaric acid are known as tartrates. It is a dihydroxyl derivative of succinic acid. 收起 | |
| Taurine | DECACHIMIE S.A. | s an organic acid widely distributed in animal tissues. It is a major constituent of bile and can be found in the large intestine and accounts for approximately 0.1% of total human body weight. While taurine is sometimes called an amino acid, and indeed i...展开 s an organic acid widely distributed in animal tissues. It is a major constituent of bile and can be found in the large intestine and accounts for approximately 0.1% of total human body weight. While taurine is sometimes called an amino acid, and indeed is an acid containing an amino group, it is not an amino acid in the usual biochemical meaning of the term, which refers to compounds containing both an amino and a carboxyl group. 收起 | |
| Trisodium citrate | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Trisodium citrate is sometimes referred to simply as sodium citrate, though sodium citrate can refer to any of the three sodium salts of citric acid, it possesses a saline, mildly tart flavor. For this reason, citrates of certain alkaline and alkaline ea...展开 Trisodium citrate is sometimes referred to simply as sodium citrate, though sodium citrate can refer to any of the three sodium salts of citric acid, it possesses a saline, mildly tart flavor. For this reason, citrates of certain alkaline and alkaline earth metals (e.g. sodium and calcium citrates) are commonly known as "sour salt". Sodium citrate is chiefly used as a food additive E331, usually for flavor or as a preservative. Sodium citrate is employed as a flavoring agent in certain varieties of club soda. Sodium citrate is common as an ingredient in Bratwurst, and is also used in commercial ready to drink beverages and drink mixes, contributing a tart flavour. 收起 | |
| Turmeric (curcumin) | ColorMaker Inc. | Turmeric (curcumin) is a spice made from grinding the roots of the plant Curcuma longa. This product imparts a vivid yellow color to a variety foods such as margarine, salad dressings, baked products, yogurts, and cookies. | |
| Turmeric Oleoresin | ColorMaker Inc. | Turmeric Oleoresin is the organic extract of Turmeric (curcumin). This product is yellow to dark reddish brown in color, and protects food from sunlight. Turmeric Oleoresin is used for oil-containing products, such as yogurts, cheeses, dry mixes, and marg...展开 Turmeric Oleoresin is the organic extract of Turmeric (curcumin). This product is yellow to dark reddish brown in color, and protects food from sunlight. Turmeric Oleoresin is used for oil-containing products, such as yogurts, cheeses, dry mixes, and margarine. 收起 | |
| Vanillin | DECACHIMIE S.A. | Vanillin is an organic compound who's functional groups include aldehyde, hydroxyl, and ether. It is the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean. Synthetic vanillin, instead of natural vanilla extract, is now more often used as a flavoring ag...展开 Vanillin is an organic compound who's functional groups include aldehyde, hydroxyl, and ether. It is the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean. Synthetic vanillin, instead of natural vanilla extract, is now more often used as a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Natural "vanilla extract" is a mixture of several hundred different compounds in addition to vanillin. Artificial vanilla flavoring is often a solution of pure vanillin, usually of synthetic origin. Because of the scarcity and expense of natural vanilla extract, there has long been interest in the synthetic preparation of its predominant component. 收起 |
