Functional ingredients
Ingredients for managing acidity, preservation, viscosity and texture in food products.
FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS
Function in the product formulation
Functional ingredients address specific processing needs in food products, from acidity regulation and preservation to viscosity and texture.
The range includes acidity regulators, preservatives and hydrocolloids for different food industries.
INGREDIENT GROUPS
ACIDITY REGULATION
Acidity regulators
Ingredients for acidity regulation and developing the desired flavour profile. This group includes citric acid, lactic acid and sodium citrate.
Citric acid monohydrateE330
Regulates acidity and is used as a flavouring and preservative. Applications include processed cheese, beverages, confectionery, jams, preserves and fruit fillings.
Sodium citrateE331
An antioxidant and preservative that improves flavour. Used in processed cheese, beverages, confectionery, jams, preserves and fruit fillings.
Lactic acid 80%E270
A preservative and antioxidant with antibacterial action; it gives sour flavours a milder profile.
PRODUCT PRESERVATION
Preservatives
Ingredients used in different food categories to control relevant microbiological factors.
Potassium sorbateE202
A water-soluble preservative against mould and yeast. Used in fish preserves, salads, sauces, baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, beverages and fats.
Sodium benzoateE211
A preservative against yeast and mould. Used in preserves, salads, sauces, confectionery, beverages, dairy products and fats. Available as granules and powder.
Sorbic acidE200
An antimicrobial preservative for beverages, juices, baked goods, confectionery, caviar, cheese and condensed milk.
VISCOSITY AND TEXTURE
Hydrocolloids
Functional ingredients used to adjust viscosity and texture. The range includes gums and pectin for different product categories.
Xanthan gumE415
A polysaccharide thickener, emulsifier and stabiliser. It is stable in acidic and salty environments and is used in mayonnaise, sauce and ketchup systems.
Guar gumE412
A stabilising thickener that increases viscosity. Used in the fats and oils, fish, dairy and confectionery industries.
PectinE440
A water-soluble polysaccharide. Used in marshmallows, fruit pastilles, marmalade, fruit fillings, jams, dairy products and beverages.
High-viscosity tara gum (Tara gum)E417
Applications include meat emulsions, dairy products, baked goods, soft drinks, jams, ice cream, frozen desserts, instant soups, sauces, batters, yoghurts, dairy drinks, cheese, snacks, confectionery, salad dressings and mayonnaise.
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