Questions tagged [additives]

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Is synthetic astaxanthin (salmon "dye") safe?

TL;DR Is synthetic astaxanthin safe for humans to consume? Background Synthetic astaxanthin is available as a supplement, and is also commonly consumed by humans in the form of farmed salmon. Wild salmon eat a lot of shrimp-like krill, which…
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How can I intensify the chocolate flavour in my yoghurt?

When I want a healthy dessert, I add grated dark (70%) chocolate to natural yoghurt. If I want some sweetness, I add dried cranberries. The cranberries definitely have a much stronger flavour, but even without them, the chocolate flavour does not…
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Is there a way to remove sodium tripolyphosphate additive from fish?

I bought fish online but I noticed it had tripolyphosphate additive. Is there some way I can at least reduce the content without compromising the fish? I was thinking soaking the fish in water as it thawed or boiling it for a short time just before…
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How could I cook industry like foie gras?

I would like to learn the industrial skills that allow them to achieve such successful commercial products like the cheap and addictive foie gras. I know that in many cases, it is required to have some special machinery. Customers usually buy it…
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What edible solution can I use cover biscuits to make it waterproof and stronger?

I want to make hard biscuits like teething biscuits Now the biscuits which I have made is not so strong and observes moisture quickly I use all purpose flour, a little baking powder,oil , a little xanathan gum Please can anybody suggest me what…
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Replacement for Calcium Propionate for bread

Hi we run a bakery and we understood that Calcium Propionate is not safe for regular consumption. Can some one suggest a safe preservative..
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What is a sour additive for boiled potatoes that looks like a bean?

I recently tried boiled potatoes that had something added that looked like some sort of beans-like vegetables and tasted like green marinated olives. What is this vegetable?
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