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What is Malic Acid? Uses, Benefits, & Types
Evan Reboli on Nov 12th 2020

Malic acid originated from Europe in 1785 when it was first isolated from apple juice. Malic acid i…
Ingredients
What Are Some of the Uses of Propylene Glycol?
Evan Reboli on Nov 5th 2020

Propylene Glycol (PG) is a food additive that is typically made two similar ways industrially. One…
Ingredients
What Is Amorphous Silica Gel and How Is It Used?
Evan Reboli on Oct 30th 2020

Silica Gel or Silicon dioxide comes from naturally occurring quartz. Quartz is one of the most abun…
Ingredients
What Is Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Used For?
Chef Tellus on Oct 15th 2020

When you hear the ingredient Ascorbic Acid you immediately think the worst. It's a corrosive, causti…
Ingredients
What Makes Soft-Serve Ice Cream Soft?
Ingredi on Jul 24th 2019

Frozen desserts are incredibly popular in the US, especially during the summer months. When you…
guar gum
What is Maltodextrin: Uses, and is it Vegan?
Ingredi on Jul 17th 2019

Summer is in full swing, which means people are trying to beat the heat by staying hydrated. If you…
ingredients
​What Do Baked Goods and Wine Have in Common?
Ingredi on Jul 2nd 2019

Snickerdoodle cookies fresh from the oven, tangy lemon meringue pie, light-as-air angel food cake, …
cream of tartar
What Do Italian Ice and Toothpaste Have in Common?
Ingredi on Jun 6th 2019

There’s almost nothing better than enjoying a frozen treat on a hot summer day. Many ice cream and …
Sorbitol
What is Acetic Acid?
Ingredi on May 15th 2019

If you’re familiar with vinegar and pickled foods, then you are at least somewhat familiar with ace…
Acetic acid