Butter is a water-in-fat emulsion.
Emulsifiers
i know washing up liquid is an emulsifier
The emulsifiers in the milk attract to the fat in the peanut butter, coating the peanut butter in your mouth with milk and dissolving the peanut butter allowing it to go down .
the main emulsifiers in the body
Emulsifiers may be mixtures but also simple compounds.
Emulsifiers can be eggs etc so people can be allergic to it
Most emulsifiers are vegetarian; the most common is soy lecithin, which is made from soy beans.
People can be allergic to some emulsifiers used in dairy products such as eggs
yes it will curdle. High Ratio Shortening contains emulsifiers that allow it to hold a large amount of liquid without curdling. do NOT substitute regular shortening or butter into a recipe that specifically says High ratio or emulsified shortening.
Egg yolks and mayonnaise are two foods that contain emulsifiers. Other foods that contain emulsifiers include puddings, cake mixes, and salad dressings.
Emulsifiers enhance the whipping qualities of the ice cream mix by creating a smoother texture and body
Natural peanut butter is not emulsified. A lot of store brands add an emulsifier to keep the oil from separating.