Miscellaneous
LEAVENING AGENT
yeast,baking powder
baking soda
CO2
mixed with acid liquid, gas release
DEFINITION
use fermentation process to release gas
substance expense dough, release gas
ANTICAKING AGENT
Example
bentonite
silicates
tricalcium phosphate
stearic acid
calcium stearate
GENERAL
making better packaging and transport
use to avoid formation of lumps
function
make them water repelling
e\coating particles
CHELATING AGENT
sodium citrate
sodium phosphate
EDIA
General
Subtopic
metal ion promotes deterioration in food
bind to metal ion to make them unavailable
HUMECTANT
example
propelyn glycol
used in low to intermediate moisture food
sorbitol
lower the equilibrium vapour pressure
glycerine
help retain moisture
suitable for bland or sweet food
depress freezing points
used in dried fruits
Definition
keep food product moist
hygroscopic substance that promotes retention water
