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Hydration of Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum (E415) is a polysaccharide widely used for its thickening and stabilizing effect on emulsions and suspensions, especially in sauces and dressings. It is also used to control ice crystal formation in frozen desserts such as ice cream. |
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Preparation of Samples
for Aflatoxin Testing
Aflatoxins are produced by various types of molds which can grow on foodstuffs such as pistachio nuts, peanuts, cereals, dried fruit etc. Much of the information in this report can also be applied to testing for other mycotoxins and ochratoxins. |
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Manufacture of Baby Milk
and Infant Formula
Baby milk or infant formula is primarily used as a substitute for human milk. Other uses include “Follow-up” products as a dietary supplement for older infants, and special formulations for specific nutritional needs or to overcome allergies e.g. soya based milks for lactose intolerant infants. |
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Deagglomerating Batter Mixes
The installation of a Silverson In-Line mixer has solved production problems for a major food processor. They manufacture products such as fish fingers and chicken nuggets in a continuous
process which could be summarized as indicated in this report. |
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Dispersion of Filter
Aid Powders
Before racking into containers most beer, particularly lager, is filtered to remove yeast and other solid matter in suspension. This reduces the storage period required to naturally clarify the beer and improves the stability and shelf life. |
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Dispersion of Beer Foam Head Retaining Agents
Ingredients such as propylene glycol alginate (PGA) may be added to beer to stabilize the foam head and to aid resistance to breakdown of foam in the presence of detergent residues or grease on the glass.
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Preparation of
Isinglass Finings
Lager beer is brewed using “bottom fermenting” yeast which sinks during fermentation. A storage period follows to ensure all the yeast has sunk to the bottom. Demands for a shorter storage period and increased productivity in large-scale breweries has led to the use of finings to accelerate edimentation. |
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Preparation of Brines
for the Meat Industry
A number of functional ingredients are added to meat to act as preservatives, flavoring, coloring etc. These are generally dissolved into water to form a “brine” which is then injected into the meat. |
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Manufacture of Cloud Emulsions
for Soft Drinks
Clouding agents are used in soft drink manufacture to give a more natural appearance to products with a low juice content; they can also mask sedimentation and “ringing” - where coloring/flavoring oils rise to the surface of the container during storage. |
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