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Natural emulsifiers like soy, milk, and eggs can be dangerous to those allergic to them by triggering a potentially deadly allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Mono-diglycerides (hydrogenated oils) are a synthetic emulsifier also used in food. They contain trans fats which increase cholesterol levels and the risk of stroke and heart attack, and clog arteries.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoAdditives like emulsifiers are commonly found in modern food products, and are used to make most of the processed foods that we eat. There are many advantages and disadvantages of doing this.
The advantages are:
Has more than just emulsifying effects; along with emulsification, some emulsifiers can help with dispersion, foaming, anti-foaming wetting, solubilisation, anti-staling, prevention of sticking, creaming ability and water-holding ability, which makes them very useful in processing foods.
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∙ 11y agoPeople might be allergic to emulsifiers (such as eggs).
It costs money to make synthetic emulsifiers and put them in the food.
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∙ 11y agoMakes food more appealing.
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∙ 11y agoThey preserve the food.
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What type of organic molecules require the action of emulsifiers to be digested?
Lipids: fats from animals & oils from plants. Oils are liquid at room temperature.
Fats and oils are classified as what?
lipids
The fats that are emulsifiers and are important components of cell membranes is what?
Phospholipids
What has the author H B W Patterson written?
H. B. W. Patterson has written: 'Hydrogenation of fats and oils' -- subject(s): Analysis, Edible Oils and fats, Hydrogenation, Oils and fats, Oils and fats, Edible 'Bleaching and purifying fats and oils' -- subject(s): Oils and fats, Bleaching, Purification
What is healthy oil?
The healthiest oils are oils that have polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. The healthiest oils are oils packed with saturated fats.
Commonly called fats and oils?
Lipids are commonly called fats and oils.
Which fats are found in fish oils and plant oils and are good for the body?
unsaturated fats
A molecule that can be found in oils and fats is called?
A molecule that is found in oils and fats is triglycerides.
What is oils and fats?
The fats, oils, and waxes found in living things are known as lipids.
What fat type is found in animals?
Animal fats are lipid materials, both oils and fats. Fats and oils are both made up of triglycerides. Oils are liquid at room temperature and fats are solid.
What is plastic shortening?
Shortening with emulsifiers added to it
Fats oils and cholesterol are all types?
Fats, oils, and cholesterol are all types of Lipids.
