Sweeteners are the food additive used in the greatest abundance compared to other additives that include substances for spoilage prevention, taste, appearance, texture, etc. Among the sweeteners, fructose, notably high fructose corn syrup, plays a prominent role. It is a monosaccharide that is approximately 75% sweeter than sucrose, or cane sugar. Its many attributes, according […]
“Silicone”. Sounds like silicon. Silicon is one of the more widely distributed elements in our natural environment. Think of sand and one of its major commercial derivatives, glass, in the form of silicon dioxide, and as the foundation of virtually all semiconductors, hence the name, “Silicon Valley”. But silicon is also the important element in […]
Think about ink! If we do at all we probably don’t think beyond our noses. Newspapers, magazines, notes written with ballpoint pens, even the e-mail that we print out in despite the drive toward a paperless society. Think Ink! Think Ink! These are the uses of inks that are most familiar to us. But the world […]
The blending of essential oils or flavorings with alcohols or aqueous base liquids can result in the formation of haze or precipitates in the final product. For many years, depth filter media has been the primary means of polishing these liquids prior to filling. ErtelAlsop grades M‐40, M‐45, M‐50, M‐404, M‐454 and M‐504 in 8‐inch, […]
Gelatin is a multi-use natural product. It is made from the partial hydrolysis of collagen derived from the skin, connective tissues and bones of animals. It finds application in foods, pharmaceuticals (capsules and coatings), medical dressings, photographic emulsions, cosmetics and many other commonly used products. The quality required for each application varies but in general […]