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Crude Fiber is a term used to describe the fibrous food residue that is left over after it has been dissolved in the laboratory with certain harsh chemical solvents such as sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide.

Benzyl Acetate is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H10O2. It is the ester formed by condensation of benzyl alcohol and acetic acid.

Propionic acid (a preservative) (from the Greek words protos, meaning “first”, and pion, meaning “fat”; also known as propanoic acid) is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula CH3CH2COOH

Dioctyl Adipate (DOA) is a plasticizer. DOA is a diester of adipic acid and two equivalents of n-octanol. Its chemical formula is C22H42O4.

HPMC, also known as hypromellose, an increasingly popular alternative to gelatin and gluten. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses HPMC is a chemically modified cellulose polymer that is off-white in color and considered safe for human consumption. Alternative to Gelatin: It serves as an alternative to gelatin because of its vegetarian source […]

Vegetable fibers are generally based on arrangements of cellulose, often with lignin: examples include cotton, hemp, jute, flax, ramie, sisal, bagasse, and banana. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses This medication is used to treat constipation. It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. It […]

Vegetable Capsule are a new alternative to animal gelatin capsules. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used to facilitate the veggies intake. Benefits One of the most obvious benefits of using vegetarian or cellulose-based capsules is that they are not made with animal byproducts. This characteristic alone makes them suitable for the […]

The triglyceride 1,2,3-triacetoxypropane is more generally known as triacetin and glycerin triacetate. It is the triester of glycerol and acetic acid. It is a colorless viscous liquid. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is an artificial chemical compound, commonly used as a food additive, for instance as a solvent in flavourings, and for […]

Colloidal oatmeal is a product that consists of oats that have been ground very fine for use as a home remedy for itchy or dry skin. It typically is added to bathwater, creating a liquid that might be described as silky. The user soaks in this liquid for several minutes, and the oatmeal in the […]

Benzyl benzoate is the organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2O2CC6H5. It is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Benzyl benzoate is used as an acaricide, scabicide, and pediculicide in veterinary hospitals. It is also a repellent for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes. It is an effective […]