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Questions tagged [additives]

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Which emulsifer to use for low viscosity emulsions of 10-20% fat and water

I'd like to create low viscosity emulsions of between 10% to 20% fat and ~80% water, the hope was to have a viscosity somewhere around that of milk or cream. Slightly thicker could be ok as well but my goal is for it to be as thin and fluid as…
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What are food additives that help popsicles/shaved ice melt slower?

What are food additives that help popsicles/shaved ice melt slower? Simple popsicle ingredients: water, sugar, flavoring I used agar agar and gelatin before, but don’t want to: The texture is not the same, it feels like icy flakes, not like fluffy…
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Why does some bacon contain whey powder?

I wouldn't expect bacon to contain cows milk, but it does in some cases in the form of whey powder. What's the purpose of it? (My daughter is allergic to cow's milk and I have to check her foods carefully, including bacon, which isn't a food I'd…
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Is there an open list comparing food gums and their viscosity/usages?

Couldn't find a good index for gums/emulsifiers with potency/viscosity comparison.
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Emulsifying oil-soluble flavour compounds in homemade soft drinks

Commercial soft drinks seem to often use rather exotic emulsifiers (brominated vegetable oils, quillaja) to mix flavour bearing oils into the drink - I would assume that is how you get citrus tastes beyond what just adding citrus juices can…
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Flavour Enhancer 635 and Vegetarian

The flavour enhancer E635 is a combination of E627 (disodium guanylate) and E631 (disodium inosinate) and is in Fantastic Noodles (Chicken). If I am correct, the flavour enhancer 627 is isolated from sardines and/or yeast extract and 631 can be…
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Is there a comprehensive overview of food colors?

I found a small list of food additives compiled by the FDA, but it looks rather incomplete and somewhat unspecific. For example, some colors like gold (probably the real thing) or silver (E171 - titan dioxide) are not listed, and it looks like not…
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What is the additive they put in apple juice to change it from cloudy to clear?

I was told today that my juice was cloudy because they hadn't put the additive in it that makes it clear. My question is: What is the additive they put in apple juice to change it from cloudy to clear?
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How to distinguish cream of tartar from bread improver

A few months ago I bought a pocket of cream of tartar (unlabeled) and after a few days I bought some bread improver. Now that I transferred both from their unlabeled pockets to air-tight containers, I can't seem to find out which one is which! Is…
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How can I make my lemonade more tart/tangy?

I'm making lemonade, but no matter what ratios of lemon to sugar I use, I can't get that tartness and tang that I can taste in my favourite commercial drinks. I noticed that even with drinks that don't have a citrus flavour, they sometimes have that…
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how to make crumpets with bigger and more holes

I make many batches of crumpets and although they taste okay, I can't seem to get enough holes. I've tried adding bi-carb at various stages of proving, but it doesn't do anything. I've also tried Cream of Tartar. Again, it didn't work. Does anyone…
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Can trehalose be organic? How is it listed as an ingredient?

I saw a worrying report of an article in Nature, no less, questioning whether the sugar substitute trehalose could be a cause of the recent rise in Clostridium difficile infections. As a precaution, I'd like to know how to avoid trehalose. Our…
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Why mono and diglycerides instead of xanthan?

Xanathan gum (like many other vegetable gums) is often used as an emulsifier and for thickening liquids. Meanwhile, mono- and diglycerides (aka glycerin flakes) are used in a similar way. I have read that mono- and diglycerides need to be dissolved…
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Are there any natural preservatives that can be used in Soups or Stews?

I make a lot soups and various stews and they don't seem to last more than a few days - are there any natural preservatives that can be added to them that will increase their refrigerator life?
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How to preserve a sugar, oil free homemade chocolate spread?

I'm starting to make a business of selling homemade sugar and oil free chocolate spread, which will be sweetened with dates. My ingredients are: Sugar free cocoa powder Hazelnuts Dates And water. I do not want to use any additives and that's where…
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