Lecithin, a natural emulsifier commonly used in processed foods, synergistically enhances the antimicrobial properties of the natural essential oil, eugenol, but only when applied in very small ...

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In a recent study published in the journal Foods, researchers characterized saponin extracts from asparagus roots. The cosmetics and food industries are increasingly exploring natural additives to ...

When's the last time you enjoyed a bite of carrageenan or polysorbate 80? The answer might be today if you've had a slice of bread, a glass of nondairy milk or a salad made with bottled dressing. That ...

Emulsifiers -- substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods -- appear to increase people's risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. In fact, the more emulsifiers that people eat as ...

The food we consume daily isn't just about flavor; it's also about how those ingredients interact to create texture and extend shelf life. Food additive emulsifiers play a vital role in our processed ...

Food emulsifiers are among the most widespread food additives. A large cohort study highlighted an association between the consumption of certain emulsifiers and an increased risk for certain cancers, ...