Emulsifiers are Chemical Additives That Encourage the Suspension of One Liquid in Another
Emulsifiers Emulsifiers, or emulsifying agents, are substances that form film around the dispersed globules or lower the interfacial tension in an emulsion. They are chemical compounds or their mixtures that allow the formation of a stable over time emulsion. The role of the emulsifier is to create stable micelles that are formed on the water-oil interface. Emulsifiers are used as a stabilizing agent in various industries, such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic & personal care, to stabilize the two or immiscible liquids. Food emulsifiers are either natural or artificial food additives that help stabilize and produce emulsions by lowering the surface tension at oil-water interface. They are often use to improve the consistency of food products. Emulsifier are also used to preserve taste, flavor, and texture, of the food products. Moreover, it encourages the suspension of one liquid in another, as in the mixture of oil and water in margarine, shortening, ic...