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    The function of alum food additive

    • Last Update: 2017-06-09
    • Source: Internet
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    Introduction: alum is a common food additive Alum and food additives have a very wide range of functions In food, the processing of vegetables or the storage of fruits can rely on alum, which has the function of antioxidant Alum, also known as alum, is a substance extracted from alunite In the name of chemistry, it is called potassium aluminum sulfate Alum is also a kind of food additive Alum will be added to food When you hear it clearly, you will think of alum, a substance extracted from alum stone, which is called potassium aluminum sulfate in chemistry Alum is also a kind of food additive What role does alum play as a food additive? What harm will it do Now let's invite the professionals of Baibai safety net to introduce the function of alum food additive in detail Alum is cold, sour and astringent, which has a strong astringent effect Traditional Chinese medicine believes that alum has the effects of detoxification, disinfestation, dampness and itching, hemostasis and diarrhea, clearing away heat and phlegm Alum is also a traditional food improver and bulking agent, which is often used as an additive in the production of fried dough sticks, vermicelli, rice flour and other foods However, the chemical composition of alum is aluminum potassium sulfate, which contains aluminum ions, so excessive intake will affect the absorption of iron, calcium and other components, leading to osteoporosis, anemia, and even affect the development of nerve cells Some nutrition experts suggest that we should try to eat less food containing alum Alum is the acid agent in the common compound bulking agent, which can be used in many places In baking, alum is often found in foaming powder, which is an indispensable bulking agent Alum reacts with carbonate to produce carbon dioxide gas, which makes the surface embryo develop, forming dense porous structure, making the product bulky, soft or crisp At the same time, the reaction speed is controlled to fully improve the effectiveness of bulking agent In addition, it can adjust the pH of food For aquatic products such as jellyfish, alum is an indispensable dehydrating agent Alum is acidic when it meets with water, which can keep jellyfish in a solidified state and increase the elasticity of jellyfish at the same time with a certain thickness Alum is also occasionally added in the processing of surimi products, such as edible fish skin, which mainly plays the role of color protection, oxidation resistance and coagulation The function of food additives is mentioned here today Adding proper alum to food can play a role of fluffy and covering The chemical composition of alum is called aluminum potassium sulfate, including aluminum ion If the human body ingests too much aluminum, it will cause a certain threat, so the use standard of alum must be strictly operated For the sake of the happy life of the family, as traders, it is reasonable to use alum To learn more about food additives and food safety, you can directly log in to Baibai safety net Editor in charge: he xianrob
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