Category: Ingredients

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (sodium stearoyl lactylate or SSL) is a versatile,FDA approved food additive used to improve the mix tolerance and volume of processed foods. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses shaving creams facial moisturizers hand and foot moisturizers scrubs fragrance pomades and salves Benefits Emulsifier As an emulsifier, sodium stearoyl lactylate, or […]

Pearl powder (Chinese: 珍珠粉; pinyin: zhēnzhū fěn) is a preparation of crushed pearls used in China and elsewhere for skin care and in traditional Chinese medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Pearl powder is widely believed to help improve the appearance of the skin, and is used as a cosmetic by […]

If a product contains Lactose N.F. The “N.F.” stands for National Formulary, indicating pharmaceutical gradelactose, which is milk sugar from cow’s milk completely purified of milk proteins.                                                           […]

Elm bark is the bark of the elm tree. People use it to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Elm bark is used for digestive disorders and severe diarrhea. Sometimes it is used as a diuretic to reduce water retention or as a drying agent (astringent). On the skin, elm bark […]

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Food uses of sodium hydroxide include washing or chemical peeling of fruits and vegetables, chocolate and cocoa processing,caramel coloring production, poultry scalding, soft drink processing, and thickening ice cream. Olives are often soaked in sodium […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses   It is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of fiber. Other important nutrients include folic acid, potassium, carotenes, and flavonoids. Benefits The powder can have the following benefits for you: Antiseptic: The mellow, aromatic tangerine has natural antiseptic qualities that […]

Glucosamine is an amino sugar that is produced naturally in humans. It is also found in seashells, or it can be made in the laboratory. Glucosamine hydrochloride is one of several forms of glucosamine. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses People take glucosamine hydrochloride by mouth for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, glaucoma, a jaw […]

Vegetable juice color is the synthetic way to color drinks or food. For instance, Vegetable juice color 1001 is a purple liquid with a slight characteristic odor. This juice concentrate is expressed from purple sweet potatoes and diluted with propylene glycol and citric acid. This color provides a pink to raspberry red hue at pH 2.0-3.5 […]

Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a white salt, soluble in water (insoluble in ethanol) which forms a strongly alkaline solution. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass. Used in the production of cocoa powder to balance the pH (i.e. reduce the amount of acidity) of […]

Potassium bicarbonate (also known as potassium hydrogen carbonate orpotassium acid carbonate) is a colorless, odorless, slightly basic, salty substance. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Potassium bicarbonate is a bubbly medication that is used to neutralize acid in the stomach and boost potassium levels in those whose bodies are experiencing severe potassium […]