Disodium EDTA For Food Preservation & Flavor Enhancement
Disodium EDTA is an odorless crystalline powder with a slightly salty flavor that’s commonly used as a food additive to preserve flavor, color, and texture.
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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Theobromine in Food & Nutrition
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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
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Glucono Delta-Lactone in Food Products
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