Humectants refers to a class of substances that can improve the stability of the product after being added during food processing, maintain the water holding capacity inside the food, and improve the shape, flavor, color, etc. of the food. The following table lists humectant commonly used in food:
Humectants | Applicable scope |
Disodium Phosphate (DSP) | All kinds food |
Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) | Ham, meat products, cheese, canned food, juice drinks, dairy products |
Monosodium Phosphate (MSP) | All kinds food |
Sodium Hydrogen Phosphate | Beverages |
Sodium Lactate 60% | Meat products, candies |
Potassuim Lactate | Meat products, candies |
Sodium Pyrophosphate (TSPP) | Shrimp, fish, dairy products, meat products, ice cream |
Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) | Canned food, juice drinks |
Sodium Tyipolyphosphate (STPP) | Canned food, juice drinks, shrimp, fish products |
Dipotassium Phosphate (DKP) | Fermented powder, condensed milk, non-dairy powder |
Monocalcium Phosphate (MCP) | Solid drinks, wheat flour, bread, biscuits, baking powder |
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (SAPP) | Bread, Biscuits |
Potassium Phosphate Monobasic (MKP) | Beverages |
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