Preservatives are substances that can increase the shelf life of food stuff and other products (such as cosmetics) by protecting them from microbiological damage.
Month: July 2017
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Antioxidants
Antioxidants are natural or artificially synthesized substances that slow down or stop oxidation (mainly in relation to organic compounds). Antioxidants can ne of natural (?-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, lycopene) and synthetic origin.
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Stabilizers
Food stabilizers are special group of additives used in various spheres of the food industry, whose main purpose is to formulate and preserve the consistency, texture, shape and consumer qualities of dairy, meat baking and confectionery products.
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Thickeners
Thickeners are substances (typical hydrocolloids) that increase the viscosity of food products , affecting the stability of emulsions, suspensions and foams.
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Flavourings
Flavorings are substances that when added to the product give it a certain flavor and taste, so they are considered to be taste aromatic substances. Flavourings are widely used in many branches of the food industry, cosmetics, pharmaceutical industry.