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E414 - Acacia/Arabic gum

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Gum arabic is extracted from the acacia tree, primarily cultivated in Africa, the Middle East, and certain parts of Asia.
Its main function is to act as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in foods and beverages. It is used to enhance the texture and viscosity of products.

E466 - Carboxy-methyl Cellulose

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Carboxymethylcellulose or CMC is a gel of synthetic origin. It is a highly hygroscopic cellulose ether. It is often used in the form of its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethylcellulose.

E406 - Agar-agar

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E406 is the European food additive code for agar-agar. Agar-agar is a vegetarian and vegan-friendly substance extracted from certain types of red seaweed or algae. It is commonly used in the food industry for its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing proper.

E412 - Guar gum

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E412, also known as guar gum, is a naturally-derived food additive widely used in the food industry.

Colloidal Microcrystalline Cellulose

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As an excipient, cellulose powders are mainly used, often commercially referred to as "microcrystalline cellulose." It is a white powder, insoluble in water, but it disperses in water, forming a stable gel.

E1400 - Maltodextrin

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Maltodextrin (E1400) is a polysaccharide composed of several glucose units. It is derived from starch, typically from corn, potatoes, or rice.

Emulsifiers

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Emulsifiers are chemical compounds used to stabilize mixtures of substances that would otherwise tend to separate, such as oil and water. In the food and cosmetic industries, they play a crucial role in enabling the creation of stable emulsions, which is essential for many finished products.

E415 - Xanthan Gum

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Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide obtained from the action of a bacterium, Xanthomonas campestris. It is soluble in cold water and is used as a food additive under the code E415 for its thickening and gelling properties to modify the consistency of food.