E387 OXISTEARIN Oxystearin is a compound formed from the combination of stearic acid glycerides and other fatty acids. This compound has the function of removing metals, as well as exerting a stabilizing action. It can be contained in oils and fats, sugar, yeast products, etc. So far, no side effects are known at the concentrations…
Foods Rich in Calcium
Watch the video Generalities Calcium in Brief Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Like phosphorus, most calcium resides in the bones, in which it also plays a structural and reserve role for the body. Only 1% of the body’s calcium is dissolved in soft tissues (inside cells, in matrices, in blood,…
E385 – EDTA: Ethylenediaminetetraacetate
E385 EDTA (ETHYLENDIAMINOTETRACETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM) Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate is a synthetic antioxidant and sequestering compound, which has the function of coating metal molecules to block their reactivity. EDTA is a compound widely used in the food industry and in particular it can be added industrially to condiments, mayonnaise, vegetables, legumes, canned or jarred crustaceans, frozen…
Foods Low in Sodium
Foods Rich in Sodium Distinguishing foods poor in sodium from those that contain good amounts is not a complicated task; sodium is an almost ubiquitous trace element, therefore its dietary intake with food is sufficient to cover the recommended requirements for human beings. However, in our country the common tendency is to exceed the intake…
E381 – Ferric ammonium citrate
E381 FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE is subdivided into : E381a: AMMONIUM FERRIC CITRATE (BROWN) E381b: FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE (GREEN) Ferric ammonium citrate is a compound formed by combining ammonia, iron and citric acid (E330). It is a product created to enrich products containing iron and is an anti-hardening agent in salt. Therefore it can be present…
E380 – Ammonic Citrate
E380 AMMONIUM CITRATE It is divided into: E380a: AMMONIUM CITRATE E380b: TRI-AMMONIUM CITRATE Ammonium citrate is the ammonium salt of citric acid (E330) produced synthetically. It is an acidity regulator, a buffer, and also an emulsifier. It can be contained in various products, such as chocolate desserts, spreadable cheese, etc. Currently, there are no known…
Dangerous Foods In Pregnancy
Premise Diet in pregnancy is an extremely important factor in: Guarantee a high standard of hygiene and prevent foodborne illness. Avoid metabolic complications of the mother and/or fetus. Assure the proper development of the unborn child. Bacteria, Viruses, Molds and Parasites Gestation is a period of great vulnerability. During pregnancy, there is no increased chance…
E375 – Nicotinic Acid
E375 NICOTINICO ACID or NIACIN or VITAMIN B3 Nicotinic acid is a compound obtained either by extraction from natural sources (found mainly in cereals, brewer’s yeast, meat) or by chemical synthesis, (obtained from nicotine). Nicotinic acid (also called niacin), like nicotinamide (also called niacinamide), is derived from pyridine and is soluble in water, resistant to…
E513 – Sulfuric Acid
E513 SULPHURIC ACID Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is obtained from sulfur dioxide, oxygen and water. It occurs as an oily liquid, very corrosive, transparent, colorless or brownish. Miscible with water, with development of much heat, as well as with ethanol. Used as a food additive, sulfuric acid has the function of acidity regulator. It can be…
Foods, Novel Foods and Dietary Foods
Definition of food Food is a LIQUID or SOLID, PROCESSED, SEMIPROCESED or CRUDE substance, to be consumed with the objective of: Restablish, maintain or improve the body’s energy balance Apply nutrients or other molecules important for the maintenance of the overall homeostasis or for the processes of growth and tissue repair Conferring “pleasurable sensations” due…