| Chemical Roles: | buffer Any substance or mixture of substances that, in solution (typically aqueous), resists change in pH upon addition of small amounts of acid or base. raising agent A food additive which liberates gas so as to increase the volume of a dough or batter, resulting in a lighter and softer finished product. food acidity regulator A food additive that is used to change or otherwise control the acidity or alkalinity of foods. They may be acids, bases, neutralising agents or buffering agents. |
| Biological Roles: | raising agent A food additive which liberates gas so as to increase the volume of a dough or batter, resulting in a lighter and softer finished product. food acidity regulator A food additive that is used to change or otherwise control the acidity or alkalinity of foods. They may be acids, bases, neutralising agents or buffering agents. antifungal agrochemical Any substance used in acriculture, horticulture, forestry, etc. for its fungicidal properties. |
| Applications: | raising agent A food additive which liberates gas so as to increase the volume of a dough or batter, resulting in a lighter and softer finished product. food acidity regulator A food additive that is used to change or otherwise control the acidity or alkalinity of foods. They may be acids, bases, neutralising agents or buffering agents. antifungal agrochemical Any substance used in acriculture, horticulture, forestry, etc. for its fungicidal properties. |
