Emulsifiers are what?

Emulsifiers are substances that are addedwhen preparing food, in order to mix the normally immiscible components. Most often they are used to create a homogeneous mixture of fat and water. In many products, these components exist, and to maintain an attractive state of such a mixture is rather difficult. For this, various additives are used. In modern industry, both natural and synthetic substances are used.

Emulsifiers are food additives that makedough plastic, margarine - soft and easily spreadable, chewing gum - sticky, and ice cream - air. Using them in the bakery industry increases the volume

test, makes the bread more porous and slows down the process of hardening. In dry foods, for example, instant soups and soups, they are also added. This helps their better dissolution in the water.

Emulsifiers for food in large quantitiesare found in yoghurts, flakes, muesli and chocolate bars. They are also in juices, milkshakes, mayonnaise and confectionery. Now emulsifiers are added to all cupcakes and biscuits to keep them fresh for longer, in chocolate, cream and baking stuffs. They are also in sausage products, since they preserve color well and prevent spoilage.

Emulsifiers are also those substances that arecompulsorily contained in all cosmetics. This is to ensure that the cream or gel is not divided into components and better absorbed into the skin. Most often, lecithin and lanolin are used as emulsifiers in cosmetics. This is the most harmless of artificial additives. In creams and detergents add pectin, chitosan, gelatin and agar. Natural emulsifiers also include

saponins from the soap root.

Emulsifiers are substances that can causeallergic reactions and skin irritation. They are now increasingly added to cosmetics. These are mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, glycerol esters, phosphatides and others.

There are natural food emulsifiers,which have been used before, for example, egg yolk. Now, harmless natural supplements include soy lecithin. It is contained in the human body and is needed for the normal functioning of organs. Lecithin is also used as an antioxidant.

But more recently, synthetic substances or genetically modified ones have been used more often. They can lead to liver enlargement, problems with

stomach, headache, weakness and allergic reactions. In case of an overdose, symptoms of poisoning can occur: intestinal distress and vomiting.

Harmful emulsifiers are contained in mostproducts that children love: chips, soda, yogurt and candy. It is necessary to protect the child from the consumption of a large number of these substances, after all it is already proved that they contribute to the appearance of a rash and irritation on the skin and can cause cancer. The most dangerous emulsifier is E330. It is in coca-cola and margarine, supplied from Holland and Germany. Substances from 338 to 341 are also harmful. In many countries they are prohibited to use.