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• Food science
  == Food Science == ...f food. The etymology of the term "Food Science" is straightforward, with "food" coming from the Old English ''fōda'' and "science" from the Latin ''scien
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• Food Additives
  == Food Additives == ...ance. Some additives have been used for centuries; for example, preserving food by pickling (with vinegar), salting, as with bacon, preserving sweets or us
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• Analytical chemistry
  == Analytical Chemistry == ...ry''' (pronunciation: /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈkɛmɪstri/) is a branch of [[Chemistry|chemistry]] that involves the identification and measurement of the chemical componen
  2 KB (196 words) - 03:46, 11 February 2024
• Radiation chemistry
  ==Radiation Chemistry== ...on Chemistry''' (pronunciation: /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən kɪˈmɪstri/) is a branch of [[Chemistry]] that involves the study of chemical reactions initiated by [[Radiation]].
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• Recipe
  ...e something, especially a culinary dish. It is also used in medicine or in chemistry to describe the list of ingredients and the instructions required for mixin * [[Cooking]]: The process of preparing food by heating it, often following a recipe.
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• Hydrolysate
  '''Hydrolysate''' (/haɪˈdrɒlɪseɪt/) is a term used in [[biochemistry]] and [[chemistry]] to refer to the product of [[hydrolysis]], a chemical reaction in which a ...ion of a water molecule. This process is commonly used in the digestion of food in the body, as well as in various industrial processes.
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• Monoglycerides
  ...ycerol]] molecule. They are commonly used as [[Emulsifier|emulsifiers]] in food production. Monoglycerides are primarily used as emulsifiers in the food industry. They help to stabilize mixtures of water and oil, preventing them
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• Oleoresin
  ...re also used in traditional medicine and for flavoring and coloring in the food and beverage industry. * [[Extraction (chemistry)]]: The separation process of a substance from a matrix.
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• Flavoring agent
  ...''' (pronunciation: /ˈfleɪvərɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/) is a substance that is added to food or drink to give it a specific taste. Flavoring agents are used in a wide r * [[Flavor]]: The sensory impression of a food or other substance, and is determined mainly by the chemical senses of tast
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• Anti-caking agent
  An '''Anti-caking agent''' is a type of [[additive]] used in the [[food industry]] to prevent the formation of lumps in certain substances, ensurin ...which makes them water-repellent. Anti-caking agents are also used in non-food items such as [[road salt]], fertilizers, and cosmetics.
  2 KB (238 words) - 07:00, 13 February 2024
• Calorimetry
  Calorimetry is used in a wide range of fields, including [[Chemistry|chemistry]], [[Physics|physics]], and [[Biology|biology]]. It is a crucial tool in [[ ...ce|Food Science]]: Calorimetry is used to determine the caloric content of food.
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• Unsaturated
  ...e of absorbing more. This term is often used in the context of [[Chemistry|chemistry]], [[Biology|biology]], and [[Nutrition|nutrition]]. ...n-', meaning 'not', and 'saturated', which means 'full'. In the context of chemistry, it refers to a compound that has not reached its saturation point and can
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• Hydrogenation
  ...ubstance. This process is commonly used in the [[chemical industry]] and [[food industry]] to convert unsaturated fats into saturated fats. Hydrogenation is widely used in the [[food industry]] to convert liquid vegetable oils into solid or semi-solid fats,
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• Emulsifier
  * [[Sorbitan esters]]: Synthetic emulsifiers often used in food and cosmetic products. * [[Polysorbates]]: A group of emulsifiers used in food and pharmaceutical products.
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• Boyd Haley
  '''Boyd Haley''' is a retired professor of [[Chemistry]] at the [[University of Kentucky]]. He is known for his research in the fi Boyd Haley served as a professor of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky. His research focused on the biochemistry of
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• Binding agent
  ...nding agents used in various fields such as construction, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and more. Some of these include: ...en taken from animal body parts. It is commonly used as a gelling agent in food, medications, drug and vitamin capsules, photographic films and papers, and
  2 KB (307 words) - 22:41, 8 February 2024
• Liquid chromatography
  ...onunciation: /ˈlɪk.wɪd ˌkroʊ.məˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/) is a technique in [[analytical chemistry]] used to separate, identify, and quantify each component in a mixture. It ...in various fields such as [[biochemistry]], [[pharmaceutical industry]], [[food and beverage industry]], and [[environmental testing]]. It is particularly
  2 KB (191 words) - 06:27, 11 February 2024
• Alginic acid
  ...s extracted from the cell walls of brown algae. It is commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to its unique properties. ...''[[algae]]'', meaning "seaweed", and the suffix ''-ic'', which is used in chemistry to denote a substance related to or derived from another substance. The ter
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• Persistent organic pollutant
  ...substances]] that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the [[food web]], and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the e ...c chemical, in the tissues of organisms at successively higher levels in a food chain.
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• Acid hydrolysis
  ...stance, in the presence of an [[acid]]. This process is commonly used in [[chemistry]] and [[biochemistry]] to break down complex molecules, such as [[proteins] ...ustry|Food processing]]: Acid hydrolysis is used to break down proteins in food, making them easier to digest. It is also used to convert starches into sug
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