Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate in Personal Care Products
Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate (ASH) is used in body care products, especially antiperspirants and deodorants to reduce sweat and bacteria.
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Alpha Tocopherol in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Alpha-tocopherol is the most potent naturally-occurring scavenger of reactive oxygen and nitrogen, making it a highly effective antioxidant.
Avobenzone in Personal Care Products
Avobenzone is a UVA chemical sunscreen that is effective but prone to rapid degradation. It’s commonly combined with other UV-absorbing ingredients.
Comparing Sugar Alcohols: Maltitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol, and Xylitol
Compare the properties, functionality, and uses of common sugar alcohols in food products, including maltitol, erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol.
Maltodextrin in Food Products
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide molecular compound used to thicken, stabilize, and sweeten food products.
Polysorbate 20 in Food Products
Polysorbate 20, or Tween 20, is a widely-used emulsifying agent used in food products.
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Magnesium Carbonate in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Magnesium Carbonate is often used in personal care products as a bulking agent, mattifier, and oil-absorber. It’s also highly effective in fragrance absorption.
Oleic Acid in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Oleic Acid is the most common fatty acid found in nature. It’s used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Homosalate in Personal Care Products
Homosalate is an oil-soluble chemical sun-blocking agent that absorbs UVB radiation. It’s commonly used in formulations of high-SPF sunscreen products.
Black Carrot in Food and Nutrition Products
Black carrot is renowned for its antioxidants and is commonly used for its nutritional and sensory properties in the food industry.
Magnesium Carbonate in Food and Beverage Products
Magnesium carbonate is a highly versatile mineral that performs a variety of important functions in food and beverage products.
Benzoic Acid in Personal Care
Benzoic acid is a popular preservative in personal care products, thanks to its excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties.
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Malic Acid in Food & Beverage Products
Malic acid is an AHA used as an additive in the food and beverage industry. It serves as a flavor enhancer, preservative, pH adjuster, raising agent, and more.
Butyric Acid in Food & Beverage Products
Butyric acid is a food additive used as a flavoring agent, flavor enhancer, and preservative. It occurs naturally in many dairy products and fermented foods.
Glucono Delta-Lactone in Food Products
Glucono delta-lactone, or gluconolactone, is commonly used as a food additive. Its properties are particularly beneficial for bakery and meat products.
Tartaric Acid in Food and Beverage Products
Tartaric acid is a multipurpose food additive. It acts as a flavoring agent, sequestrant, raising agent, pH regulator, antioxidant, and preservative.
Carbomer
Carbomer polymers are used to make cosmetics and personal care products more viscous to help maintain their texture, flow, and consistency.
Linoleic Acid in Food and Nutraceuticals
Linoleic acid (LA) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) commonly found in nutraceutical supplements, and used to fortify foods.
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