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GEL-FORMING SUBSTANCE [1 record]

Record 1 1999-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A salt obtained by chemical processing of carrageenin and used as a food additive(gel-forming substance).

OBS

Usually carrageenin is used commercially as the sodium, potassium or calcium salt [i.e. sodium, potassium or calcium carraghenate].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Sel obtenu par traitement chimique du carraghénane et employé comme additif alimentaire (gélifiant).

OBS

On devrait éviter de confondre, comme cela se fait souvent, «carraghénane» et «carraghénate».

OBS

Ce mucilage jaunâtre ou blanc, à odeur d'algues, s'emploie en alimentation et en pharmacie.

Spanish

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