What is the function of bread emulsifier

Introduction: we all know that many of the steamed bread we buy in the supermarket are added with emulsifier What is the function of the emulsifier of steamed bread? Is it harmful to eat emulsifier? The small edition of Baibai safety net can answer for you In the emulsifier molecules, there are not only groups close to water molecules (hydrophilic group), but also groups close to fat molecules (lipophilic group) In the mixture of oil and water, the emulsifier can combine the oil through the internal lipophilic group and the water through the external hydrophilic group Emulsifier is like the coordinator of food ingredients, which makes the ingredients better integrate, keep unity and not easily split The history of using food emulsifier is not long It began in 1920s when Americans added lecithin to bread Nowadays, food emulsifiers are used in beverages, dairy products, candy, pastry, bread and other foods At present, there are only more than 30 approved substances that can be used as food emulsifiers in China Only after a large number of safety tests can we obtain the pass for food What is the function of the emulsifier in the steamed bread? Bai Bai safety net tells you that in the mixing stage of the dough, the emulsifier can enhance the endurance of the dough to the mechanical processing, improve the elasticity, toughness, strength and mixing force of the dough, reduce the damage degree of the dough, make all kinds of raw and auxiliary materials disperse and mix evenly, form a homogeneous dough, and improve the water absorption of the dough In the fermentation stage, the emulsifier can improve the fermentation ability of the dough and enhance the gas holding capacity of the dough; in the wake-up stage, the dough surface will form a film, which is very easy to collapse The emulsifier can improve the wake-up endurance of the dough and prevent deformation Emulsifiers are also ideal preservatives and anti-aging agents for steamed buns In the production of steamed bread, emulsifier can protect starch grains, prevent aging, and improve the taste of steamed bread It is also helpful to extend the shelf life of steamed bread Is edible emulsifier harmful There are many kinds of food emulsifiers approved by our country They have been used in food only after a lot of experiments and there is no problem in safety Therefore, as long as they are added according to the prescribed dose, there will be no harm when emulsifiers are added, but there may also be bad businesses adding excessive emulsifiers in food If excessive emulsifiers are eaten, the intestines and intestines will be affected Liver damage, therefore, we must add in strict accordance with the prescribed dosage, and be sure that food safety detector can not be used for detection Our ordinary people also need to learn more about food safety, which is helpful for us to learn more about food safety issues Editor in charge: he xianrob