| Agar Agar | I.H.C. Chempharm | Agar-agar, usually seen abbreviated as agar, is a gelatinous substance derived from certain types of red algae, or seaweed. There are a number of uses for it, although most people are familiar with it as the culture medium in petri dishes. This substance ...展开 Agar-agar, usually seen abbreviated as agar, is a gelatinous substance derived from certain types of red algae, or seaweed. There are a number of uses for it, although most people are familiar with it as the culture medium in petri dishes. This substance is also perfectly edible, and in addition to appearing in regional cuisine, it is also used as a thickening agent in candies and other foods. Since it is derived from plant material, it has the advantage of being suitable for vegetarians, unlike gelatin, which is derived from animal sources. 收起 | |
| Arabic Gum - Gummi Arabicum | I.H.C. Chempharm | Arabic Gum is a natural gum made from the hardened sap of trees native to the Middle East and parts of Western Asia. Food manufacturers often use it as a stabilizer in food and drinks that are designed to have a long shelf life, and the soft drink industr...展开 Arabic Gum is a natural gum made from the hardened sap of trees native to the Middle East and parts of Western Asia. Food manufacturers often use it as a stabilizer in food and drinks that are designed to have a long shelf life, and the soft drink industry is one of the world’s largest consumers. The gum also has uses outside of the kitchen, particularly as an additive in art products and cosmetics, and it has traditionally also been an important part of ink-on-paper printing. Basically any task that requires binding different substances together or holding ingredients in a stable suspension can benefit from the addition of gum arabic. 收起 | |
| Carrageenan(Kappa & Iota, refined & semi-refind, blends) | I.H.C. Chempharm | Carrageenan is a product derived from certain types of red algae, a seaweed found throughout the coasts of North America and Europe. The product is most often used as a thickening agent in place of animal-based products like gelatin, which is extracted fr...展开 Carrageenan is a product derived from certain types of red algae, a seaweed found throughout the coasts of North America and Europe. The product is most often used as a thickening agent in place of animal-based products like gelatin, which is extracted from animal bones. It is a common ingredient in many foods and gel-like products, and even has applications in biochemistry. Carrageenan is nearly identical to agar, another substance derived from several different species of red algae. 收起 | |
| CMC-Carboxymethylcellulose | I.H.C. Chempharm | CMC-Carboxymethylcellulose is a natural thickening agent that is processed from plant fibers. It can be used as a viscosity modifier or thickening agent in bakery goods, dairy products, and cheeses. | |
| Eficacia™ | Nexira | Eficacia™ is a NATURAL STABILIZER FOR FOOD EMULSION, Eficacia is a special quality of naturally purified and instantized acacia gum. Eficacia™ is a naturally purified and instantized grade of acacia gum with the highest emulsifying properties; it is obtai...展开 Eficacia™ is a NATURAL STABILIZER FOR FOOD EMULSION, Eficacia is a special quality of naturally purified and instantized acacia gum. Eficacia™ is a naturally purified and instantized grade of acacia gum with the highest emulsifying properties; it is obtained through an innovative proprietary process. 收起 | |
| Guar Gum | I.H.C. Chempharm | Guar gum can best be described as a natural food thickener, similar to locust bean gum, cornstarch or tapioca flour. It is said to have significantly more thickening ability than cornstarch, at a fraction of the cost. This has made it a popular additive i...展开 Guar gum can best be described as a natural food thickener, similar to locust bean gum, cornstarch or tapioca flour. It is said to have significantly more thickening ability than cornstarch, at a fraction of the cost. This has made it a popular additive in products such as puddings and ice creams. Until recently, it was also an ingredient in non-prescription diet pills designed to create a sense of fullness. The guar plant, also known as a cluster plant, grows primarily in Pakistan and the northern regions of India. It thrives on the drought/monsoon cycles present in those areas. The plants are harvested after the monsoon season and the seeds are allowed to dry in the sun. The seeds are then manually or mechanically separated and processed into a flour or sold as split seeds. Guar gum is an important cash crop for the Indian and Pakistani economies. 收起 | |
| Konjac Gum | I.H.C. Chempharm | Konjac Gum is derived from the konjac plant of Asia produces a starchy fiber used in many health foods of Japan. It often exists in a gelatinous form, though it also can be produced with a stiff, rubbery finish similar to Western fruit leather. Some commo...展开 Konjac Gum is derived from the konjac plant of Asia produces a starchy fiber used in many health foods of Japan. It often exists in a gelatinous form, though it also can be produced with a stiff, rubbery finish similar to Western fruit leather. Some common foods that include konjac include vegan gelatin, flour, and herbal supplements. Konjac is typically known by more colloquial monikers. The most common is devil's tongue. The plant is also referred to as snake palm, elephant yam, and voodoo lily. In addition to Japan, the perennial plant can be found growing in China and Indonesia. In Japan, when the plant is used in cooking, it is known as konnyaku. Konnyaku is largely tasteless. The slightly salty, grey mass is prized for its texture rather than its taste. It is typically firmer than traditional Western gelatin, and often served in the form of thin strips or a thicker, rectangular bar. Many signature Japanese cuisine dishes and snacks contain konnyaku as an ingredient. Fruit jellies, such as lychee cups or candies, are made from the plant. Noodles, tofu alternatives, and Japanese oden all contain konjac. 收起 | |
| Polyglycerin-Polyricinoleat | I.H.C. Chempharm | Polyglycerin-Polyricinoleat is a emulsifier and stabilizer sometimes used in the food industry. It is specifically used in limited low fat spreads, dressings, candies, and cocoa bases. | |
| Potassium Citrate, USP/ FCC | ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) | Potassium Citrate USP/ FCC is a highly soluble monohydrate salt, derived from citric acid, and is available as a crystalline granular material. Potassium citrate may be used as a partial or complete replacement for sodium citrate when reduced sodium or so...展开 Potassium Citrate USP/ FCC is a highly soluble monohydrate salt, derived from citric acid, and is available as a crystalline granular material. Potassium citrate may be used as a partial or complete replacement for sodium citrate when reduced sodium or sodium free products are desired. Federal Standards of Identity for processed cheese allow the use of potassium citrate as an emulsifying salt. The substitution of potassium salt for sodium citrate will reduce the sodium content by 720 mg per 100 g product at 3% salt level. Potassium citrate will reduce sodium content in beverages, gelatin desserts, confections, jams and jellies. Potassium citrate may also be used as a source of potassium ion either as a nutritional supplement or to maximize gelation of kappa-carrageenan gels in applications such as surimi analogues. 收起 | |
| Sodium Citrate Dihydrate USP/FCC, Powder | ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) | Sodium Citrate Dihydrate USP/FCC, Powder is derived from citric acid and is available in either free-flowing colorless granular or powder forms. It is odorless and freely soluble in water, but insoluble in alcohol. This product is the most broadly used em...展开 Sodium Citrate Dihydrate USP/FCC, Powder is derived from citric acid and is available in either free-flowing colorless granular or powder forms. It is odorless and freely soluble in water, but insoluble in alcohol. This product is the most broadly used emulsifying salt in sliced processed cheese products. It is commonly used as a buffering agent in combination with citric acid to provide precise pH control required in many food and beverage applications. In meat products it is used as an anticoagulant of fresh livestock blood and as a curing accelerator. 收起 | |
| Tara Gum | I.H.C. Chempharm | Tara Gum is a vegetable hydrocolloid. In the food industry it is used as a thickening agent and a stabilizer for various dressings, ice creams, dairy products, candies, and sauces. | |
| Thermolec® 200 Lecithin | ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) | Thermolec® 200 Lecithin is a surface-active agent with unique properties for both water- and oil-based application. Thermolec® 200 Lecithin can modify the boundary layers between many types of substances. When used between solid phases it acts as a lubric...展开 Thermolec® 200 Lecithin is a surface-active agent with unique properties for both water- and oil-based application. Thermolec® 200 Lecithin can modify the boundary layers between many types of substances. When used between solid phases it acts as a lubricant or release agent. In the presence of two immiscible liquid phases, Thermolec® 200 Lecithin reduces the surface tension and acts as an emulsifier. Thermolec® 200 Lecithin is designed for improved pumping properties and sprayability. As a food emulsifier, this product is used in the manufacture of margarine, vegetable and dairy based milk replacers including infant formula, and ready to use frostings. This product is the active ingredient in many food grade release agents such as pan oils, griddle greases, and aerosol coatings. Lecithin is also used to alter viscosity in chocolate products and compound coatings. In bread baking applications, lecithin acts to improve dough machinability, volume, symmetry and shelf life. In crackers, cookies, cakes and pies lecithin improves shortening dispersion and acts as a release agent. 收起 | |
| Thermolec® WFC Lecithin | ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) | Thermolec® WFC Lecithin is a surface-active agent with unique properties for both water- and oil-based application. Thermolec® WFC Lecithin can modify the boundary layers between many types of substances. When used between solid phases it acts as a lubric...展开 Thermolec® WFC Lecithin is a surface-active agent with unique properties for both water- and oil-based application. Thermolec® WFC Lecithin can modify the boundary layers between many types of substances. When used between solid phases it acts as a lubricant or release agent. In the presence of two immiscible liquid phases, Thermolec® WFC Lecithin reduces the surface tension and acts as an emulsifier. In addition, these lecithins are resistant to darkening due to heat. As a food emulsifier, this product is used in the manufacture of margarine, vegetable and dairy based milk replacers including infant formula, and ready to use frosting. This product is the active ingredient in many food grade release agents such as pan oils, griddle greases, and aerosol coatings. Lecithin is also used to alter viscosity in chocolate products and compound coatings. In bread baking applications, lecithin acts to improve dough machinability, volume, symmetry and shelf life. In crackers, cookies, cakes and pies lecithin improves shortening dispersion and acts as a release agent. 收起 | |
| Thermolec®57 Lecithin | ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) | Thermolec®57 Lecithin is a surface-active agent with unique properties for both water- and oil-based application. Thermolec®57 Lecithin can modify the boundary layers between many types of substances. When used between solid phases it acts as a lubricant ...展开 Thermolec®57 Lecithin is a surface-active agent with unique properties for both water- and oil-based application. Thermolec®57 Lecithin can modify the boundary layers between many types of substances. When used between solid phases it acts as a lubricant or release agent. In the presence of two immiscible liquid phases, Thermolec®57 Lecithin reduces the surface tension and acts as an emulsifier. Thermolec®57 Lecithin is designed for improved pumping properties and sprayability. As a food emulsifier, this product is used in the manufacture of margarine, vegetable and dairy based milk replacers including infant formula, and ready to use frostings. This product is the active ingredient in many food grade release agents such as pan oils, griddle greases, and aerosol coatings. Lecithin is also used to alter viscosity in chocolate products and compound coatings. In bread baking applications, lecithin acts to improve dough machinability, volume, symmetry and shelf life. In crackers, cookies, cakes and pies lecithin improves shortening dispersion and acts as a release agent. 收起 | |
| Ultralec® F Deoiled Lecithin | ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) | Ultralec® F Deoiled Lecithin is a fine granulated soy lecithin. It disappears into dry mixes as quickly as powdered lecithin, but with increased flowability. Furthermore, its uniform particle size and shape allows it to disperse more quickly into water. ...展开 Ultralec® F Deoiled Lecithin is a fine granulated soy lecithin. It disappears into dry mixes as quickly as powdered lecithin, but with increased flowability. Furthermore, its uniform particle size and shape allows it to disperse more quickly into water. As an emulsifier, it promotes even blending and mixing. It is used in baked goods such as breads to extend shelf life, tortillas to reduce stickiness, and cakes to increase moisture retention. In sauces, gravies and canned foods, it helps emulsify fat and reduces separation. It is also used as an instantizer in products such as beverages and powders, frozen desserts, nutritional drinks, and gravy mixes. 收起 | |
| Xanthan Gum | I.H.C. Chempharm | Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide that's commonly used as a food additive. The name is derived from the strain of bacteria used during the fermentation process that is used to make it, Xanthomonas campestris. This is the same bacteria responsible for causin...展开 Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide that's commonly used as a food additive. The name is derived from the strain of bacteria used during the fermentation process that is used to make it, Xanthomonas campestris. This is the same bacteria responsible for causing black rot to form on broccoli, cauliflower and other leafy vegetables. The bacteria form a slimy substance which acts as a natural stabilizer or thickener. It was developed when the United States Department of Agriculture ran a number of experiments involving bacteria and various sugars to develop a new thickening agent similar to corn starch or guar gum. Xanthan gum is considered a polysaccharide in scientific circles, because it is a long chain of three different forms of sugar. What's important to know is that all three of these natural sugars are present in corn sugar, a derivative of the more familiar corn syrup. The Xanthomonas campestris bacteria eat a supply of this corn sugar under controlled conditions, and the digestion process converts the individual sugars into a single substance with properties similar to cornstarch. Xanthan gum is used in dairy products and salad dressings as a thickening agent and stabilizer; it prevents ice crystals from forming in ice creams, and also provides a "fat feel" in low or no-fat dairy products. 收起 |
