emulsifier
noun
emul·si·fi·er
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r 
: one that emulsifies
especially
: a surface-active agent (such as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion
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But Take Note There are a few more ingredients in these teething biscuits compared to other products on our list, including tapioca starch and sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier.
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Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024
Some emulsifiers are even naturally occurring, like pectins in fruit.
—Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
Here’s how emulsifiers might be impacting your health.
—Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
UPFs include baked goods such as croissants and Danish pastries, fizzy drinks, high-sugar cereals, ready meals, and all sorts of other sugary and salty snacks–all of which contain additives, emulsifiers, and flavorings that are detrimental to our health.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
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Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024
Some emulsifiers are even naturally occurring, like pectins in fruit.
—Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
Here’s how emulsifiers might be impacting your health.
—Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
UPFs include baked goods such as croissants and Danish pastries, fizzy drinks, high-sugar cereals, ready meals, and all sorts of other sugary and salty snacks–all of which contain additives, emulsifiers, and flavorings that are detrimental to our health.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Emulsifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsifier. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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emulsifier
noun
emul·si·fi·er
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: a substance (as a soap) that helps to form and stabilize an emulsion
Medical Definition
emulsifier
noun
emul·si·fi·er
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: one that emulsifies
especially
: a surface-active agent (as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion
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