Emulsifiers

Acacia Gum

Acacia gum (gum arabic) is a natural gum harvested from acacia trees.

Brominated Vegetable Oil

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is vegetable oil modified with bromine, used to keep citrus flavoring suspended in beverages.

Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate

Calcium stearoyl lactylate (CSL) is a versatile food additive made from the calcium salt of stearic acid and lactic acid.

Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a cellulose derivative used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in numerous food products.

Caseinates

Caseinates are salts of casein, the primary protein in milk, produced by treating casein with alkali.

Datem

DATEM (Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Monoglycerides) is an emulsifier commonly used in bread-making.

Ghatti Gum

Ghatti gum is a natural gum from the Anogeissus latifolia tree, native to India and Sri Lanka.

Glyceryl Monostearate

Glyceryl monostearate (GMS) is an ester of glycerol and stearic acid, occurring naturally in the body and in foods.

Lecithin

Lecithin is a phospholipid mixture derived from soybeans, eggs, or sunflower seeds.

Mono and Diglycerides

Mono and diglycerides are emulsifiers derived from glycerol and fatty acids.

Polysorbate 60

Polysorbate 60 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and stearic acid, part of the polysorbate family of food additives.

Polysorbate 65

Polysorbate 65 is a synthetic emulsifier made from sorbitol and tristearate, used in food and cosmetic applications.

Polysorbate 80

Polysorbate 80 (also called Tween 80) is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid.

Propylene Glycol Alginate

Propylene glycol alginate (PGA) is an ester of alginic acid and propylene glycol, derived from brown seaweed.

Propylene Glycol Monostearate

Propylene glycol monostearate (PGMS) is an ester of propylene glycol and stearic acid used as an emulsifier.

Quillaia Extract

Quillaia extract is derived from the bark of the Quillaja saponaria tree, containing natural saponins.

Sodium Caseinate

Sodium caseinate is a milk protein derivative.

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL) is a food additive made from lactic acid and stearic acid.

Soy Lecithin

Lecithin is a mixture of phospholipids extracted from soybeans.

Sunflower Lecithin

Sunflower lecithin is a phospholipid emulsifier extracted from sunflower seeds.

Tragacanth Gum

Tragacanth gum is a natural gum obtained from the sap of Middle Eastern legume plants of the Astragalus genus.

Trisodium Phosphate

Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is a highly alkaline phosphate compound used in food processing and cleaning.

Yucca Extract

Yucca extract is derived from Yucca schidigera, containing natural saponins used as a foaming agent.