ZIO:Your Trusted Food Additives Supplier!
Guangzhou ZIO Chemical Co., Ltd., was established in the spring of 2005, focusing on the production and sales of food additives,mainly including acidity regulators, preservatives, sweeteners, thickeners, emulsifiers, antioxidants, vitamins, flavors, food pigments, etc.Our products are widely used in food, cosmetics, feed, toys, pigments, detergents, rubber, electroplating and other industries.
Why choose us
Our Factory
We have an efficient and convenient logistics network, large-scale factories(12000+ square meters of factory area), large independent storage centers,and a professional export sales team.
One Stop Service
We provide one-stop services, from raw material procurement to technical support,to solve customers' worries in all aspects.
High Quality
We are committed to high quality, stable supply and thoughtful service. Through strict quality control and testing links, we ensure the safety and stability of our products.
Production Market
After more than 25 years of development, our business has expanded to more than 120 countries and regions in Africa, Asia,the Middle East, South America, Europe, etc.
Advantages of Food Additives
Additives Enhance Food's Nutritive Value
There are different types of food additives that help in the improvement or maintenance of food's nutritive value. Food additives may be broadly classified as nutritional or non-nutritional. The nutritional additives improve the nutritive value, or the value of food for growth, or for maintaining life, or for promoting the health and vigor of humans and animals, and also increase their usefulness in the production of food and feedstuffs.
Make Food Last Longer
Food additives are basically a requirement when it comes to keeping food safe and healthy for consumption for a long time and making sure that it tastes fresh and delicious. Food is nothing but the most basic necessity for every living creature. Having safe food that is unsullied and does not fail to serve its purpose is something we all expect. This is where food additives and preservatives come into the picture.
Enhance the Taste and Aroma of Food
Food additives are primarily used to enhance the taste and aroma of food, preserve it, extend its shelf life, and add color to it. These additives are either artificial or natural and are essentially added to the food to improve or enhance its taste, texture, or, sometimes, appearance.
Food Additives May Help Lose Weight
Food additives are also known as food enhancers. They are used to improve or modify the taste or texture of a food. Some of the food additives are also helpful in losing weight. You must know that a number of expert dieticians approve them and prescribe them to their patients who are trying to lose weight and also keep fit at the same time. These additives help to burn the extra fat in the body like nothing else. The food additives that are helpful in losing weight do not have extra calories and are claimed to act as fat blockers.
Types of Food Additives
Preservatives
These additives help prolong the shelf life of food products by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeasts, and molds. Some common preservatives include sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and propionic acid.
Sweeteners
Sweeteners boost the taste and flavor of food products by adding sweetness. These can be either nutritive, like sugar, honey, or corn syrup, or non-nutritive, such as aspartame, saccharin, or stevia.
Coloring Agents
These additives give food products a distinct, appealing appearance by adding or enhancing color. Some coloring agents are naturally derived from fruits, vegetables, or spices, while others are synthetically produced. Examples include beet juice, annatto, caramel, and tartrazine.
Emulsifiers, Stabilizers, and Thickeners
These additives help maintain consistent textures in food products by preventing clumping or separation. Common examples include guar gum, xanthan gum, and carrageenan.
Acidity Regulators
These additives control the pH level in food products, ensuring the correct acidity or alkalinity for preservation, flavor enhancement, or texture improvement. Citric acid, malic acid, and sodium bicarbonate are some examples.
Flavor Enhancers
These additives build up or intensify the existing flavors in food products without contributing a separate taste themselves. Some well-known flavor enhancers are monosodium glutamate (MSG) and disodium inosinate.
Application of Food Additives
Beverage Sector
The popularity of fortified and plant-based beverages has also increased the use of food additives such as plant-based emulsifiers and colorants.
Meat and Meat Products Sector
The meat and meat products sector utilizes additives to preserve, enhance flavor, and improve the texture of processed meats.
Condiment Industry
The soup, sauce and condiment industry uses a variety of additives to maintain consistency, extend shelf life and improve taste.
Baking and Confectionery Industry
Food additives play a vital role in baked products, and their absence can lead to dry, stale, hard, and tasteless baked products. In addition, ingredients such as food emulsifiers are widely used in bread, biscuits, and cakes because they enhance proteins, complex starches, and aerate them.
Dairy and Dessert Sector
Food additives such as food emulsifiers, food preservatives, food sweeteners, food enzymes, and hydrocolloids are widely used in dairy products and desserts. Hydrocolloids play a stabilizing and thickening role in fermented milk, milk beverages, dairy desserts, cream, and ice cream. In addition, milk beverages and cheese products rely heavily on food emulsifiers to promote emulsion formation and stabilization.
Specification of lecithin thickener
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Items |
Specifications |
Analysis results |
|
Acetone insolubles, % |
≧62.0 |
62.9 |
|
Acid Value, MG KOB/G |
≦30.0 |
27.5 |
|
Color, Gardner |
≦17.0 |
13.0 |
|
Hexane Insolubles, % |
≦0.05 |
0.01 |
|
Moisture, % |
≦1.0 |
0.46 |
|
Viscosity (stokes @ 25℃) |
≦100 |
36 |
|
Peroxide value |
≦10.0 |
6.0 |
|
Total plate count |
≦3000 /G |
0 /G |
|
Yeast and Mold |
≦50 /G |
0 /G |
|
E Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
|
Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
Best Practices for Using Food Additives in Food Production
Use Additives in the Correct Amounts
The amount of additive used in food production should be within the approved limit. The amount used should be based on the intended purpose of the additive and the type of food being produced. Using too much of an additive can be harmful to human health, while using too little may not achieve the desired result.
Proper Storage and Handling
Food additives should be stored in a clean, dry, and cool environment to maintain their stability and effectiveness.Proper handling during transportation, storage, and use is necessary to prevent contamination, degradation, or loss of potency.
Perform Regular Testing
Food manufacturers should regularly test their products to ensure that they meet the required standards for safety and quality.The testing should include the finished product, raw materials, additives, and processing equipment. This can help to identify any potential issues early and prevent them from becoming more significant problems.
Educate Employees
Proper training and education of employees are crucial in ensuring food additives' safe and effective use. Employees should be trained on the proper handling, use, and storage of food additives.They should also be informed of the potential hazards associated with the use of additives and how to prevent them.
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