Polyols (Sugar Alcohols) in Personal Care Products
Polyols, or sugar alcohols, offer skincare benefits. They can act as humectants, emollients, texture enhancers, solvents, and lubricants in personal care products.
Varad Bende
Varad Bende is a trained food technologist with 3+ years of experience.
He received a Masters of Technology in Food Biotechnology from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology Engineering, and was the university topper in both graduate and postgraduate courses.
After his studies, Varad worked as a product development executive in the R&D division of ITC Ltd., one of the biggest FMCG conglomerates in India.
Varad now works at Knowde as the Technical Lead for Food, Pharma & Nutrition and regularly contributes to Knowde Periodical.
He is a born foodie and Knowde’s in-house expert on food ingredients. He is proficient in food product development, sensory evaluation and process development. Additionally, Varad is a food & nutrition enthusiast and has completed an online CPD Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics.
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Zinc Gluconate in Food & Nutrition
Zinc gluconate, a mineral vital for health, is an easily absorbed, tasteless form of zinc commonly used in food and nutrition products as a supplement.
Potassium Bicarbonate in Food and Nutrition
Explore the fascinating chemistry of potassium bicarbonate, a mineral commonly used as an additive and nutrient in the food and nutrition industry.
Gelatin in Personal Care Products
Gelatin is used in personal care products to enhance texture, elasticity, and stability. It acts as a thickener, binder, film-former, and emulsifier.
Guar Gum in Food and Nutrition Products
Dive into the chemistry and properties of guar gum, a natural food additive commonly used to thicken and stabilize food formulations.
Ferrocyanide in Personal Care
Ferrocyanide is commonly used in cosmetics as a colorant and anti-caking agent. One of the most notable forms is ferric ferrocyanide, or Prussian blue.
