What is sodium metabisulfite Sodium metabisulfite (Na2S2O5) also known as E 223, sulfur dioxide (E 220), sodium sulfite (E 221), sodium bisulfite (E 222), potassium
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What is lithium orotate Lithium orotate is a salt of orotic acid and lithium. Lithium orotate is widely available over the internet and marketed as
What is guar gum Guar gum also called guaran, guar flour or Gum cyamopsis, is mainly consisting of high molecular weight (50,000-8,000,000) polysaccharides composed of
What is formaldehyde Formaldehyde (CH2O) is also known as methanal, methylene oxide, oxymethylene, methylaldehyde, oxomethane, and formic aldehyde. At room temperature, formaldehyde is a colorless
What is sodium hydroxide Sodium hydroxide also known as caustic soda, is a highly caustic substance that is used to neutralize acids and make sodium
What is trisodium phosphate Trisodium phosphate Na3PO4 (trisodium orthophosphate or trisodium monophosphate or food additive E 339ii) is presently used in the USA to kill
What is lactic acid Lactic acid (C3H6O3) is a normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent
What is calcium sulfate in food Calcium sulfate (CaSO4) or calcium sulphate (E 516) is a calcium salt that is used for a variety of
What is maltodextrin Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide that is used as a food additive and as a carbohydrate supplement. As a supplement, maltodextrin is used to
What is maltose Maltose or malt sugar is the least common disaccharide that is derived from hydrolysis by enzymes (α-amylase and β-amylase) of starch in nature.
What is titanium dioxide Titanium dioxide (TiO2) can also be called titanium oxide or titania. Titanium (Ti) is the ninth most abundant element in the earth’s
What is phosphoric acid Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4) is a clear colorless liquid or transparent crystalline solid, an odorless phosphorus-containing strong inorganic acid. Phosphoric acid contains