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The food industry relies on chemicals and additives to enhance food products' quality, safety, and shelf life. Food safety authorities rigorously regulate these chemicals to meet the necessary standards. Soham, as a responsible organisation, not only provides these chemicals but handles them with the utmost care and adherence to safety standards, ensuring everyone in the value chain gets the best and safest products. Here are some common chemicals and additives used in the food industry made available by Soham.
Preservatives
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are commonly used to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold in food products.
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Colorants
Food colors such as synthetic dyes or natural extracts are used to enhance or maintain the color of food products.
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Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose are used to provide sweetness without the calories.
Stabilizers and Thickeners
Gums (e.g., guar gum, xanthan gum) and starches are used as stabilizers and thickeners in various food products.
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Acidity Regulators
Citric acid, tartaric acid, and sodium citrate are examples of acidity regulators used to control the pH of food products.