Dairy Additives' Applications
In the dairy industry, the use of food additives serves to enrich taste, refine texture, prolong storage duration, and sometimes augment nutritional content. Here are applications of additives found in various dairy products:
Milk: Typically fortified with vitamins A and D. Flavored kinds of milk may contain sweeteners and flavorings.
Cheese: Emulsifiers are often used to maintain texture, preservatives may be added to extend shelf life, and some cheeses may contain colorings.
Yogurt: Flavored yogurts often contain sweeteners, flavorings, and colorings. Some yogurts include stabilizers to maintain texture.
Butter and Cream: This may contain additives to enhance shelf life and flavor. Margarine typically includes colorings to mimic the natural color of butter.
Ice Cream: Typically includes stabilizers to improve texture, as well as sweeteners, flavorings, and colorings.
Cheese: Emulsifiers are often used to maintain texture, preservatives may be added to extend shelf life, and some cheeses may contain colorings.
Yogurt: Flavored yogurts often contain sweeteners, flavorings, and colorings. Some yogurts include stabilizers to maintain texture.
Butter and Cream: This may contain additives to enhance shelf life and flavor. Margarine typically includes colorings to mimic the natural color of butter.
Ice Cream: Typically includes stabilizers to improve texture, as well as sweeteners, flavorings, and colorings.
Puddings and Custards: Often include thickeners, sweeteners, flavorings, and colorings.
Whey Products: Additives in whey products vary widely depending on the type and intended use.
Casein Products: Additives vary depending on the application, from food to industrial uses.
Lactose-Free Dairy: Enzymes are used to break down lactose. Other additives depend on the specific product.
Dairy-Based Beverages: Typically contains sweeteners, flavorings, and stabilizers.
Fermented Dairy Products: Often include cultures for fermentation, and some products may also contain sweeteners and flavorings.
Whey Products: Additives in whey products vary widely depending on the type and intended use.
Casein Products: Additives vary depending on the application, from food to industrial uses.
Lactose-Free Dairy: Enzymes are used to break down lactose. Other additives depend on the specific product.
Dairy-Based Beverages: Typically contains sweeteners, flavorings, and stabilizers.
Fermented Dairy Products: Often include cultures for fermentation, and some products may also contain sweeteners and flavorings.
FOOD ADDITIVES INVOLVED IN DAIRY
As you know, these food additives are typically used to improve the taste, appearance, texture, and shelf life of products. In dairy production, common food additives include:
