Usage: Facilitate the stable mixing of oil and water phases in products like mayonnaise, dairy, baked goods, and confectionery.
Features: Improve texture, stability, and mouthfeel of food products.
Types & Known Series:

• Lecithin (Sunflower, Soy-based; e.g., ADM Lecithin)

• Mono- and Diglycerides (e.g., Danisco Emulsifiers)

• Polysorbates (e.g., Tween series by Croda)
  Applications: Ice cream, margarine, chocolate, salad dressings.

Usage: Enhance taste and aroma in ready meals, sauces, snacks, and soups.
Features: Intensify umami and overall flavor profile economically.
Types & Known Series:

• Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) (e.g., Ajinomoto MSG)

• Disodium Guanylate (e.g., GMP series by Ingredion)

• Disodium Inosinate
  Applications: Snack foods, seasoning blends, processed meats.

Usage: Used to regulate pH, provide sourness, and preserve freshness in beverages, sauces, and canned foods.
Features: Enhance flavor and inhibit microbial growth.
Types & Known Series:

• Citric Acid (e.g., Jungbunzlauer Citric Acid)

• Malic Acid (e.g., Food Grade Malic Acid by F&F)

• Tartaric Acid

• Lactic Acid (e.g., Purac Lactic Acid)
  Applications: Soft drinks, candies, jams.

Usage: Maintain texture and prevent separation in ice cream, dairy, and sauces.
Features: Provide consistent viscosity and product stability.
Types & Known Series:

• Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) (e.g., Walocel by Wolff Cellulosics)

• Gelatin (e.g., Rousselot Gelatins)

• Pectin (e.g., Herbstreith & Fox Pectin)

• Guar Gum (e.g., Jaguar series by Solvay)
  Applications: Dairy desserts, sauces, beverages.

Usage: Prevent oxidation in oils, snacks, and meat products, preserving quality.
Features: Protect color, flavor, and nutrients.
Types & Known Series:

• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (e.g., DSM Redox series)

• Tocopherols (Vitamin E) (e.g., Evonik Tocopherol)

• BHA & BHT (e.g., Irganox series by BASF)
  Applications: Cooking oils, processed snacks, pet food.

Usage: Bind metal ions to improve product stability and prevent spoilage.
Features: Enhance flavor and color retention.
Types & Known Series:

• EDTA (e.g., Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)

• Citric acid salts
  Applications: Beverages, canned foods, dressings.

Usage: Used as natural flavorings, antioxidants, and colorants in food and beverage applications.
Features: Derived from plants, fruits, and herbs, offering clean-label alternatives with functional benefits.
Types & Known Series:

• Vanilla Extract (e.g., Nielsen-Massey Vanilla)

• Green Tea Extract (e.g., Camellia sinensis extract by NutraScience)

• Rosemary Extract (e.g., Kemin Rosemary Antioxidant)
  Applications: Beverages, baked goods, nutritional supplements.

Usage: Provide vibrant and consistent colors to food products such as beverages, confectionery, and dairy.
Features: Available in natural and synthetic forms, compliant with food safety standards.
Types & Known Series:

• Natural: Beta-carotene, anthocyanins, turmeric extract

• Synthetic: Tartrazine (Yellow 5), Allura Red (Red 40)
  Applications: Soft drinks, candies, dairy products.

Usage: Custom blends of sweeteners to optimize taste profiles and reduce calorie content in food and beverages.
Features: Balance sweetness, mask off-flavors, and enhance stability.
Types & Known Series:

• Stevia and Erythritol blends (e.g., PureCircle’s Reb M blends)

• Aspartame and Acesulfame K blends (e.g., NutraSweet)
  Applications: Diet sodas, sugar-free desserts, chewing gum.

Usage: Maintain or adjust acidity levels in processed foods and beverages to ensure quality and shelf life.
Features: Stabilize pH without affecting flavor negatively.
Types & Known Series:

• Sodium Citrates (e.g., Jungbunzlauer Sodium Citrate)

• Sodium Acetates
  Applications: Processed cheese, beverages, meat products.

Usage: Control bacterial, fungal, and yeast growth in food products, enhancing safety and shelf life.
Features: Effective at low concentrations with minimal sensory impact.
Types & Known Series:

• Nisin (e.g., Nisaplin by Danisco)

• Natamycin (e.g., Delvocid by DuPont)
  Applications: Cheese, meats, baked goods.