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What is Xanthan Gum?

By Mark Posted on October 9, 2016 Posted in Emulsifier, Food Additives, Ingredients, Thickeners and Gelling Agents No Comments

Xanthan Gum What is Xanthan Gum? Xanthan gum, as a food additive, is used to thicken or stabilize processed foods. It’s name comes from the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris.  This the same bacterium that causes black rot to form on broccoli, cauliflower, …

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Modified Corn Starch

By Mark Posted on May 16, 2016 Posted in Emulsifier, Food Additives, Ingredients, Thickeners and Gelling Agents 1 Comment
Modified Corn Starch
Corn Starch

Modified Corn Starch: What is it and Why is it in Your Food? Modified corn starch (sometimes also referred to as modified food starch) is a vague term found on ingredient labels. It refers to corn starch that has been …

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Homemade Salad Dressing

By Mark Posted on August 20, 2015 Posted in Fresh Food, Ingredients 2 Comments
Homemade Salad Dressing

Have you ever wanted to make your own salad dressing? After reading the ingredient labels on store bought dressings, you might. These simple, easy steps will help you do it,

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Sucralose

By Mark Posted on July 18, 2015 Posted in Food Additives, Ingredients, Sweetener 1 Comment
Sucralose
Why is Acetone Peroxide Added to Food?

What is Sucralose? Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that was first discovered in 1976. It is between 320 and 1,000 times sweeter than regular sugar. Description: Sometimes there are good stories behind scientific discoveries.  Sucralose has one of those stories. …

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Removing Food Additives is Good for Business

By Mark Posted on June 26, 2015 Posted in Food Additives, Ingredients No Comments
Removing Food Additives is Good for Business
Removing Food Additives

Removing Food Additives Restaurant Chains are Removing Additives from Menu Items This week in the news, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell (both owned by Yum! Brands) announced that they would be removing some food additives from their offerings. Specifically, Pizza …

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