Preservatives and AdditivesErythritol is a white crystal sugar alcohol, very similar to crystal sugar, and is used as a substitute for it. Erythritol is also known as food additive E968. Along with xylitol and sorbitol, erythritol is considered a healthy sweetener.
Preservatives and AdditivesXylitol is a white crystal powder with an undetectable smell and well expressed sweet taste, similar to that of sugar. As such, xylitol is a sweetener that's growing in popularity as an excellent sugar substitute.
Preservatives and AdditivesAmmonium carbonate, also known as baker's ammonia or salt of hartshorn, consists of pink, white, grey or colorless crystals, which give off a well-expressed ammonia smell. Ammonium carbonate is obtained synthetically.
Preservatives and AdditivesNeotame is a non-nutritive artificial sweetener that is between 7000 and 13000 times sweeter than sugar. Neotame is used to sweeten all kinds of foods and drinks, either on its own or in combination with other nutritive or non-nutritive sweeteners.
Preservatives and AdditivesIn 1988, acesulfame K was approved as a sugar substitute. Acesulfame K is used in the production of sodas, sweets, gums, gelatin desserts.
Preservatives and AdditivesIsomalt is a sugar substitute. It is considered natural and harmless, suitable for anyone who wants to limit their intake of sugar. Isomalt finds use in confectioneries, soft and hard bonbons, ice cream, chocolate, gums and others.
Preservatives and AdditivesNeohesperidin dihydrochalcone is a compound extracted from citruses and is used as a sweetener. Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone is also used as a food additive known as Е959. It is quickly absorbed by the human body.
Preservatives and AdditivesAgar-Agar, or simply agar, is a gelling agent - a polysaccharide which is derived from several species of red algae. Agar-agar is an ideal product for gelling.
Preservatives and AdditivesSalicylic acid is found in various commercial forms. Salicylic acid is often used in shower gels, tonics, cleansing face foams and scrubs.
