Food emulsifiers make the food very appealing as without emulsifier the water and the oil content in food will look separate, which will give very unappealing appearance. Apart from this they impart the freshness and quality to the food. Natural food emulsifiers also prevent the growth of moulds in food.

 

Emulsifiers are used in creams and sauces, bakery, and dairy products. They may be derived from the natural products or chemicals. Common emulsifiers are lecithins, mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids esters of monoglycerides of fatty acids and phosphated monoglycerides.

 

Natural food emulsifiers are used in variety of foods. Emulsifiers in food examples:

Biscuits

Extruded snacks

Cakes

Soft Drinks

Toffees

Frozen Desserts

Bread

Margarine

Coffee Whitener

Caramels