FOOD CHEMISTRY
FOOD ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES
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Question
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Which of these additive improve the texture and mouth and mouth-feel of food products?
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Glazing agent
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Preservatives
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Gelling agent
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Thickeners
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Gum arabic (Acacia gum) is widely used in the food industry mainly to impart desirable qualities because of its influence over viscosity, body and texture.
Detailed explanation-2: -Xanthan gum is a popular food additive that’s commonly added to foods as a thickener or stabilizer. It’s created when sugar is fermented by a type of bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris.
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