Emulsifiers

/ɪˈmʌlsɪfaɪərz/ noun

Definition

Plural form: multiple substances that help keep unmixable liquids blended together smoothly.

Etymology

Plural of emulsifier, formed by adding -s to the singular noun.

Kelly Says

Food manufacturers use dozens of different emulsifiers—some are natural like beeswax and gum arabic, others are synthetic compounds designed in laboratories to achieve specific mixing effects.

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