| Agar-Agar | Iberagar S.A. | Agar-Agar is a natural hydrocolloid extracted from several species of red algae. It is used for thickening and gelling foods without affecting color or flavor. Since its gelling power is ten times higher than animal gelatine, it is effective at very low l...展开 Agar-Agar is a natural hydrocolloid extracted from several species of red algae. It is used for thickening and gelling foods without affecting color or flavor. Since its gelling power is ten times higher than animal gelatine, it is effective at very low levels. In addition, Agar-Agar has a very high content of soluble fiber (almost 90% by weight) and minerals, so it is often included in dietetic foods. Unlike other food hydrocolloids such as carrageenan and pectin, agar does not require other agents (such as salts) to form gels. Thus, it contributes much less to ash content than other gelling agents. Agar-Agar can be used in confectionery (jellies, caramels, toppings, jams, cake and doughnut icings), dairy products, canned foods, baked goods, soups and casseroles. 收起 | |
| Calcium Lactate | Henan Techway Chemical Co., Ltd. | Calcium lactate is a compound produced by exposing calcium carbonate to lactic acid. The result is a white, crystalline calcium salt found in various medicinal and food industry applications. The food industry utilizes this form of calcium in a number of ...展开 Calcium lactate is a compound produced by exposing calcium carbonate to lactic acid. The result is a white, crystalline calcium salt found in various medicinal and food industry applications. The food industry utilizes this form of calcium in a number of applications such as raising agents in commercial baking or in low sugar foods to prevent tooth decay. The compound is also frequently used in conjunction with xylitol in chewing gums, a combination which promotes remineralization of tooth enamel. Calcium lactate is added to cheese to speed up aging, and small crystals of the compound are often exuded from ripened cheeses. The compound is often used to increase the shelf life of cut fruit and is generally preferred to other agents such as calcium chloride for this type of application as it leaves no bitter after taste. 收起 |
