Isinglass or “ichthyol glue” – in English: isinglass – is the common name of an ingredient / additive (E441) based on collagen ( proteins ), with a thickening and gelling function , very widespread both in home cooking...
Calcium citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid ; it is widely used in the food sector as a synergistic antioxidant additive (E333), exploiting at the same time its acidity-correcting and flavor-enhancing properties (orange candies , sugared almonds , chewing gum, fruit and fruit juices )....
Aluminum in Food Aluminum is a metallic element that makes up approximately 8.2% of the Earth’s crust. In the 19th century, the discovery of cheaper extraction processes (from aluminum oxide and bauxite) enhanced the...
The pancreas is a very important organ related to food and energy metabolism, producing the enzymes necessary for the digestive system and the hormones necessary to regulate blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer is a dangerous...
Food: Wine-based aperitifs Food category: Alcoholic drinks Nutritional values for: Energy value – Calories Wine-based aperitifs 186 kcal / 779 kj From carbohydrates 65.42 Kcal (35.17%) 35.17% From fat 0 Kcal (0%) 0% From proteins 0 Kcal (0%) 0% From alcohol 120.58 Kcal (64.83%) 64.83% To...
The morning-after pill, also known as the morning-after pill, is a birth control medication used after unprotected sexual intercourse. Morning-after pills are a frequently used birth control method in recent years, and the main...
Sorbic acid (E200) is a natural organic compound, widely used as a preservative in the food industry due to its absolute harmlessness. Especially interesting are its antifungal properties, which make it commonly used in food products such...
Today, the increase in the variety of birth methods directs expectant mothers to alternative birth methods. Water birth, which has become popular in recent years, is one of them. Water birth is a form...
The antioxidant properties of vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid (E300), are widely exploited by the food industry; in this regard it can be added to the various products as such or in the form of salts or esters....
Benzoic acid is a preservative derived from benzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon which at room temperature appears as a colorless liquid which evaporates in the air very quickly. Benzoic acid, in nature, is found in...
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