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    The difference between emulsifier and thickener

    • Last Update: 2017-10-05
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    Introduction: we all know that emulsifier and thickener are the long-term food additives in our life So, what's the difference between emulsifier and thickener? Is it safe to add thickener to food? Let's listen to the introduction of one hundred safety net Food emulsifier is a kind of material which can improve the surface tension between various components in the emulsification system and form uniform dispersion or emulsion, also known as surfactant In other words, it is a kind of food additive that can change the complementary phase liquid into the evenly dispersed phase (emulsion), and add a small amount of it can significantly reduce the interfacial tension between oil and water, and produce emulsification effect Thickener is a kind of food additive, which is mainly used to improve and increase the viscosity of food, keep the color, fragrance, taste and stability of liquid food and jelly food, improve the physical properties of food, and make the food have a sense of lubrication and palatability What's the difference between emulsifier and thickener? According to the small edition of Baibai safety net, from the literal point of view, we can separate the emulsifier from an additive that can produce emulsification effect when the emulsifier is used, while the thickener is an additive that can improve the viscosity of the food and make the food stable; the role of emulsifier in food is emulsification; foaming; suspension; demulsification and defoaming; Complexation; crystallization control; wetting; lubrication Thickeners are used as gelling agents It is a kind of food additive that can improve the physical properties or tissue state of food and make food stick and smooth and palatable Thickener can also play the role of emulsification and stability Is it safe to add thickener to food ? food thickener is a kind of food additive allowed by the state Its main function is to increase the concentration and taste of food Generally, it is safe to add it to food according to the specified dosage However, if it is used excessively or for a long time, it may cause harm to human body Therefore, we should pay attention not to eat food containing food additives for a long time and eat it When it comes to food, we can detect the problem of food exceeding the standard through the food safety detector and learn more about food safety knowledge, which is helpful to us all Editor in charge: he xianrob
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