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The Neatic articles behind the markers Zutalis looks for: what each ingredient is, and why it matters.
Processing aids
Processing aids comprise a heterogeneous group of substances added to foods primarily for technological purposes, for example to modify volume, texture, consistency, stability, appearance, or moisture content. They include anti-caking agents, bulking agents, carbonating agents, emulsifiers, firming agents, foaming agents, gelling agents, glazing agents, humectants, sequestrants, and thickeners.
Modified oil
Modified oil is a natural oil that has been treated to change its physical or chemical properties. Common modifications include hydrogenation and interesterification which allow manufacturers to control characteristics such as melting behavior, texture, stability, and shelf life.
Modified starch
Modified starch is a natural starch that has been treated to change its physical or chemical properties. These modifications allow manufacturers to control characteristics such as stability, viscosity, texture, water-binding capacity, and processing characteristics.
Flavor enhancer
Flavor enhancers are substances added to foods to primarily enhance their existing savory umami taste. Common flavor enhancers include monosodium glutamate (MSG), disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate.
Coloring agent
Coloring agents are added to food to improve their appeal. For example, giving a beverage or candy a bright color makes it more attractive to consumers.
Protein maxing
Protein maxing, also known as proteinmaxing, proteinmaxxing, high-protein trend, or protein hype, is the practice of consuming products with artificially added protein in addition to a normal diet.
Fiber maxing
Fiber maxing, also referred to as fibermaxing or fibermaxxing, is a trend promoted primarily on social media that encourages the addition of isolated fiber products to the habitual diet.
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