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The definitions presented here are merely general descriptions that may prove helpful. They do not supersede the definitions of technical terms as they are used in specific documents, agreements, proposals, offerings or patents.

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A

Acesulfame Potassium

A high-intensity sweetener used to provide sweetness with little to no calories.

Acetylated Starch

A modified starch treated to improve stability, texture, and resistance to processing conditions.

Acidulant

A food additive used to provide acidity, tartness, or pH control in food systems.

Annatto Extract

A natural color additive derived from annatto seeds, used to provide yellow to orange shades.

Anti-browning Agent

An additive used to slow enzymatic or oxidative browning in foods.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

A fat-soluble antioxidant used to protect oils and fat-containing foods from oxidation.

Aspartame

A low-calorie high-intensity sweetener used in beverages and reduced-sugar foods.

B

Baker's Yeast

A biological leavening ingredient used to ferment sugars and produce carbon dioxide in dough.

Benzoic Acid

A preservative used to inhibit yeast, mold, and some bacteria in acidic foods and beverages.

Beta-Carotene

A color additive and provitamin compound used to impart yellow to orange color.

Beta-Cyclodextrin

A cyclic oligosaccharide used for encapsulation, flavor protection, and controlled release.

BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)

A synthetic antioxidant used to delay oxidation in fats, oils, and snack products.

BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)

A synthetic antioxidant used to improve oxidative stability in food systems.

Buffer Salt

A salt used to control pH and maintain processing or storage stability in food products.

Bulking Agent

An ingredient used to provide volume or body with limited sweetness or calories.

C

Calcium Carbonate

A mineral ingredient used as a calcium fortifier, anti-caking aid, or white color source.

Calcium Citrate

A calcium source used in fortified foods and as a buffering ingredient.

Calcium Lactate

A calcium salt used in food fortification, firming applications, and acidity adjustment.

Calcium Propionate

A preservative commonly used in bakery products to inhibit mold growth.

Carboxymethyl Cellulose

A cellulose-based thickener and stabilizer used to improve viscosity and suspension.

Carrageenan

A seaweed-derived hydrocolloid used for gelling, thickening, and stabilizing.

Citric Acid

An organic acid widely used for acidification, flavor adjustment, and chelation.

Clarifying Agent

An additive used to improve transparency and appearance of semi-crystalline polymers.

Clouding Agent

An additive used to produce a cloudy or opaque appearance in beverages.

Colorant

An additive used to provide or restore color in foods and beverages.

Curcumin

A natural color additive derived from turmeric, used to impart a yellow hue.

D

DATEM

An emulsifier used in bakery products to improve dough strength and loaf volume.

Dextrose

A simple sugar used as a sweetener, bulking ingredient, or fermentation substrate.

Disodium Guanylate

A flavor enhancer used to strengthen umami and savory notes in food.

Disodium Inosinate

A flavor potentiator often used with glutamates to enhance savory taste.

E

Egg Albumen Powder

A dried egg protein ingredient used for foaming, binding, and structure.

Erythritol

A low-calorie polyol sweetener used in sugar-reduced formulations.

Ethyl Maltol

A flavoring substance used to provide sweet, caramel-like taste notes.

F

Ferrous Fumarate

An iron fortificant used to enrich cereal, bakery, and nutrition products.

Firming Agent

An additive used to maintain crispness or structure in processed fruits and vegetables.

Flavor Enhancer

An ingredient used to intensify or round out existing flavor perception.

Food Anticaking Agent

An additive used to keep powdered food ingredients free-flowing and lump-free.

Food Antioxidant

An additive used to delay oxidation, rancidity, or color deterioration in foods.

Food Emulsifier

An additive used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water in food formulations.

Food Humectant

An additive used to retain moisture and manage water activity in foods.

Food Preservative

An additive used to extend shelf life by controlling spoilage or microbial growth.

Food Stabilizer

An additive used to maintain texture, dispersion, or physical stability in food systems.

Food Thickener

An additive used to increase viscosity and improve body or mouthfeel.

Fructooligosaccharides

Short-chain carbohydrates used as soluble fiber and prebiotic ingredients.

Fumaric Acid

An acidulant used to provide tartness and acidity in dry mixes and confections.

G

Gelatin

A protein-based gelling ingredient used to provide gel texture and elasticity.

Gellan Gum

A microbial polysaccharide used for gelling, suspension, and texture control.

Gelling Agent

A hydrocolloid or similar additive used to form gel structure in foods.

Glazing Agent

A coating additive used to provide shine and surface protection to food products.

Glucono Delta-Lactone

A slow-release acidulant used in tofu, dairy, and bakery applications.

Glyceryl Monostearate

An emulsifying and texturizing ingredient used in bakery, dairy, and dessert systems.

Guar Gum

A galactomannan thickener used to increase viscosity and improve stability.

H

High-Fructose Corn Syrup

A sweetening syrup used to provide sweetness, solids, and humectancy.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

A savory ingredient used to contribute umami and flavor complexity.

I

Instant Starch

A pregelatinized starch that hydrates quickly for thickening without cooking.

Inulin

A soluble dietary fiber used for bulking, texture improvement, and fiber enrichment.

Isomalt

A sugar replacer used in confectionery for sweetness and bulk.

J

Jelly Strength

A quality parameter indicating the firmness or gel-forming performance of a gelling ingredient.

K

Konjac Gum

A hydrocolloid derived from konjac used for thickening, gelling, and water binding.

L

Lactic Acid

An acidulant used for pH control, tartness, and preservation support.

Leavening Agent

A substance used to produce gas and increase volume in baked products.

Lecithin

A phospholipid-based emulsifying ingredient used in chocolate, bakery, and instant products.

Locust Bean Gum

A seed gum used to thicken, stabilize, and modify gel texture.

Lutein

A natural yellow-orange pigment used for coloring selected food applications.

M

Maltitol

A polyol sweetener used to replace sugar in reduced-sugar foods.

Maltodextrin

A carbohydrate ingredient used as a bulking agent, carrier, or solids contributor.

Microcrystalline Cellulose

A cellulose ingredient used for bulking, stabilization, and texture management.

Monoammonium Glutamate

A flavor ingredient related to glutamate systems used for savory enhancement.

Monocalcium Phosphate

A leavening acid used in baking powders and bakery formulations.

N

Natural Identical Flavoring

A flavoring substance manufactured to match the chemical structure of a naturally occurring flavor compound.

Nisin

A natural antimicrobial preservative used to inhibit certain spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.

Nutritional Premix

A prepared blend of vitamins, minerals, and functional ingredients for fortification.

O

Oat Beta-Glucan

A soluble fiber ingredient used for viscosity, fiber enrichment, and nutritional positioning.

Oleoresin Paprika

A natural color extract used to provide yellow to red-orange tones.

Oxystearin

A modified fat-based ingredient used in selected food processing or release applications.

P

Pectin

A plant-derived hydrocolloid used for gelling, thickening, and stabilization.

Polydextrose

A soluble bulking fiber used to add body with reduced sugar contribution.

Potassium Sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit molds, yeasts, and some bacteria.

Powdered Cellulose

A cellulose-based bulking and anti-caking ingredient used in dry food systems.

Propyl Gallate

An antioxidant used to help protect fats and oils from oxidative deterioration.

Propylene Glycol Alginate

An alginate derivative used as a stabilizer and emulsifier in beverages.

Q

Quillaia Extract

A natural foaming ingredient derived from plant bark and used in beverages.

Quinoline Yellow

A synthetic color additive used in selected regulated food applications.

R

Release Agent

A material used to reduce sticking to processing equipment or packaging surfaces.

Resistant Dextrin

A soluble fiber ingredient used for bulking and fiber fortification.

Riboflavin

Vitamin B2 used for nutritional fortification and sometimes as a yellow color source.

Rosemary Extract

A natural antioxidant extract used to improve oxidative stability.

S

Sequestrant

An additive used to bind metal ions and improve stability, color, or flavor retention.

Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate

A leavening acid and sequestrant used in bakery and potato applications.

Sodium Alginate

A seaweed-derived hydrocolloid used for thickening, gelling, and film formation.

Sodium Benzoate

A preservative used in acidic foods and beverages to control microbial growth.

Sodium Caseinate

A milk protein ingredient used for emulsification and texture support.

Sodium Citrate

A citrate salt used for buffering, emulsifying, and acidity control.

Sodium Erythorbate

An antioxidant and cure accelerator used in processed meat systems.

Sodium Hexametaphosphate

A sequestrant used for water control, texture support, and dispersion.

Sodium Lactate

A salt of lactic acid used for humectancy, flavor balance, and shelf-life support in foods.

Sorbitol

A polyol sweetener and humectant used in sugar-free and moisture-sensitive products.

Steviol Glycosides

High-intensity sweetening compounds derived from stevia leaves.

Sucralose

A high-intensity sweetener used in reduced-sugar and sugar-free foods.

Sweetener

A substance used to provide sweet taste in place of or in addition to sugar.

T

Tartaric Acid

An acidulant used to provide sourness and pH adjustment in foods.

Texturizer

An ingredient used to modify bite, body, or mouthfeel in a finished food product.

Titanium Dioxide

A white pigment historically used as an opacifying color in some food markets.

Tocopherols

Vitamin E compounds used as natural antioxidants in fats and oils.

Transglutaminase

An enzyme used to improve protein binding and texture in formed foods.

Triacetin

A food-grade solvent and humectant used in flavors and gum applications.

Tricalcium Phosphate

A mineral additive used as an anti-caking agent and calcium fortifier.

Turmeric Oleoresin

A natural color extract used to impart yellow shades in food products.

U

Ultrafiltration Retentate

A concentrated dairy fraction used to improve protein and solids content in food formulations.

Urea Inclusion Aid

A processing aid used in some specialty food-adjacent fermentation media formulations.

V

Vanillin

A flavoring substance used to provide vanilla character in foods and beverages.

Vitamin C

Ascorbic acid used for nutritional fortification and antioxidant support.

Vitamin D3

A fortification ingredient used to enrich dairy, beverages, and nutrition products.

Vitamin E Acetate

A stabilized vitamin E form used in fortified foods and supplements.

W

Wheat Gluten

A protein ingredient used to improve structure, chew, and elasticity.

Whey Protein Concentrate

A dairy protein ingredient used for nutrition, texture, and emulsification.

X

Xanthan Gum

A microbial polysaccharide used for thickening, suspension, and stability.

Xylose

A sugar used in selected flavor-generation, browning, or specialty food applications.

Y

Yeast Extract

A savory ingredient used to contribute umami and flavor depth.

Yucca Extract

A plant extract used in selected beverage systems for natural foaming support.

Z

Zein

A corn protein used in edible coatings and encapsulation applications.

Zinc Gluconate

A zinc source used in nutritional fortification and functional foods.

Zinc Sulfate

A mineral fortificant used to add zinc in fortified food systems.