Emulsifiers have various effects on the production process of food and improve its quality. They are used in various types of food. Functions of emulsifiers are listed below.
Application | Suggested emulsifiers: | Functions |
Bread |
Mono-and Diglycerides (GMS)Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides (DATEM)Sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL)Calcium stearoyl lactylate (CSL) |
Dough strengthenersTo make the dough stronger, to form and maintain the crumb structure with the desired volume and textureDough softenersTo obtain a softer crumb structure and improve bread freshness |
Biscuits |
Mono-and Diglycerides (GMS)Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides (DATEM)Sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL)Calcium stearoyl lactylate (CSL) |
To facilitate production and improve eating propertiesIn low-fat biscuits, can be used as a fat replacer to obtain a good texture and eating properties |
Cakes |
Mono-and Diglycerides (GMS)Acetylated Mono- and Diglycerides (ACETEM)Lactic Acid Esters of Monoand Diglycerides (LACTEM)Polyglycerol Esters (PGE) |
Volume improvementTo influence the amount and size of the air bubbles which exist in cakes and improve aerationTexture improvementTo improve crumb structure and tenderness |