E110 食用色素日落黃 FCF

Food Coloring Sunset Yellow FCF

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Sunset yellow is used in food and condoms, cosmetics and medicines. Sunset Yellow FCF is used as an orange or orange yellow dye. For example, it is used in candies, desserts, snacks, sauces and preserved fruits. Sunset yellow is usually used with E123 and amaranth to produce brown in chocolate and caramel.

什麼是聚甘油聚蓖麻油酸酯E476

What is polyglycerol polyricinoleate E476

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Emulsifier (476) is an emulsifier used as a food additive. It is obtained from glycerin and fatty acids (usually from castor, but also from soybeans) through a three-step process. It exists as a yellow to light brown highly viscous liquid and is mainly used in chocolate because it reduces the viscosity of the chocolate and improves the fluidity (easy flow characteristics) of the chocolate, so that it can be spread thinner to save costs. Emulsifier (476) has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, which means that it will combine with water and the oil part of the product to form a smooth consistency.

紅菜頭有哪些健康益處?根莖類蔬菜必須知道的營養成分、副作用和排毒能力

What are the health benefits of beetroot (beet)? Root vegetables must know the nutrients, side effects and detoxification ability

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Beetroot is the protagonist of the popular smoothies and juices. It has long been eaten because of its rich vitamins and minerals. Read on to learn more about their benefits - such as whether they can actually "detox" your body - and whether this root vegetable will cause any side effects on you based on your personal health.

什麼是山梨酸鉀?

What is potassium sorbate?

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Potassium sorbate is a salt of sorbic acid that is naturally present in some fruits (such as mountain ash berries). Commercial ingredients are produced synthetically, creating so-called "same properties" chemical substances (chemically equivalent to molecules found in nature).

E100:薑黃素

E100: Curcumin

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E100 (i): CurcuminE100 (ii): TurmericCI 75300, natural yellow 3, diferroyl methane Source:Natural pigments isolated from the roots and stems of yel...
關於甜菊糖你需要知道的一切

Everything you need to know about stevia

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Stevia is a natural sweetener and sugar substitute derived from the leaves of the Stevia plant native to Brazil and Paraguay. The active compound is steviol glycosides, which are 30 to 150 times sweeter than sugar and are heat-stable, pH-stable and non-fermentable.
煙熏葡萄糖

Smoked Dextrose

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Smoked dextrose can be used in all foods, such as cooked meats, sausages, soups, sauces, pre-packaged salads, baked products, cheese sauces, etc. It can also be mixed with other spices and flavoring agents, especially suitable for use in low-salt recipes. Smoky dextrose is a smoky yellow-brown substance that will darken over time. The smell and taste are smoky and sweet. The country of origin is Germany. This product is produced by smoking method and is completely soluble in water.

麥芽糊精是什麼? 你需要知道的一切

Is maltodextrin bad for me?

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What is maltodextrin? Do you read nutrition labels before buying? One ingredient you'll encounter in many foods is maltodextrin. It's a common additive in many processed foods, but is it bad for you? Should you avoid it?
檸檬酸鈉E331

Citric acid E331

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Sodium citrate is used as an acidity regulator in foods and beverages, and also as an emulsifier for oils. They melt the cheese without being greasy. It can also reduce the acidity of food. Sodium citrate is used to prevent donated blood from clotting during storage. It is also used in laboratories to determine whether a person's blood is too thick and may cause thrombosis, or whether the blood is too thin to operate safely before surgery. Sodium citrate is used in medicine as an alkalizing agent instead of sodium bicarbonate to neutralize excess acid in blood and urine. It can be used to treat metabolic acidosis and chronic kidney disease.

龍蝦健康嗎?你需要知道的一切

Is lobster healthy? Everything you need to know

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People all over the world know that lobster is a delicious or luxurious food. Like shrimp, crab and crayfish, lobster is a crustacean, a shellfish characterized by its segmented body protected by shells. Generally, people think that crustaceans are high-cholesterol foods. However, they also have high nutritional value. This article explains all the information you need to know about lobster nutrition, including whether the cholesterol it contains should be a cause for concern. It also reviews the advantages and disadvantages of eating lobster and discusses how to prepare it.

糖對代謝綜合徵的影響

The effect of sugar on metabolic syndrome

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Sugar affects health in many ways, and it can cause and worsen certain conditions in particular. Metabolic syndrome is on the rise, affecting as many as one-third of American adults. How does sugar cause this problem?

穀胱甘肽的好處

Benefits of glutathione

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Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in cells. It is mainly composed of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine and cysteine. Many factors may reduce glutathione levels in the body, including malnutrition, environmental toxins and stress. Its level also decreases with age. In addition to being naturally produced by the body, glutathione can also be administered intravenously, topically, or as an inhalant. It can also be used as an oral supplement in capsule and liquid form. However, oral glutathione may not be as effective as a trusted source in some cases as an intravenous administration.