Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of L-ascorbic acid, better known as vitamin C, and it is listed on ingredient…
Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and one of the oldest preservatives approved by the FDA, dating…
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, commonly labeled CMC or E466, is a water-soluble cellulose ether made by chemically modifying plant fiber. It…
Sodium tripolyphosphate, often abbreviated STPP and labeled E451(i), is one of the highest volume phosphate chemicals in the world, with…
Sorbic acid is a white, crystalline carboxylic acid that has quietly protected foods, drinks, and personal care products from mold…
Calcium citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid, carrying the chemical formula C12H10Ca3O14 and a molar mass of 498.432…
Potassium citrate is a white crystalline powder with a mildly tangy citrus flavor that doubles as a food additive and…
Vital wheat gluten is a concentrated wheat protein produced by hydrating wheat flour, washing out the starch, and drying the…
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a refined, purified derivative of natural cellulose obtained from wood pulp or plant fibers. Non-toxic, tasteless,…
Tara gum is a natural galactomannan extracted from the endosperm of seeds harvested from the Peruvian tara tree, Caesalpinia spinosa.…
Pectin is the quiet workhorse behind the glossy set of a fruit preserve, the clean mouthfeel of a yogurt drink,…
Locust bean gum, also called carob bean gum, is a natural hydrocolloid extracted from the seeds of the carob tree…
Guar gum is a natural thickening and stabilizing agent extracted from the endosperm of guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). This off-white,…
Gum arabic is a natural tree gum harvested from the sap of Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal trees in the…
Ester gum, formally known as glycerol ester of wood rosin (GEWR), is an oil-soluble food additive produced by reacting refined…