emulsifier
emulsifier — noun
- emulsifiersingular
- emulsifiersplural
1. a substance used in foods, cosmetics, and other products that helps two liquids
a substance used in foods, cosmetics, and other products that helps two liquids that do not naturally mix — such as oil and water — stay blended together in a smooth, stable mixture
Renata checked the label and saw lecithin listed as an emulsifier in the chocolate bar.
used as an emulsifier in [product]
The mayonnaise stayed creamy because the emulsifier kept the oil and vinegar from separating.
keeps [ingredients] from separating
Many packaged salad dressings contain an emulsifier to give them a smooth, uniform texture.
Noa learned that egg yolks act as a natural emulsifier when making hollandaise sauce.
Without an emulsifier, the water and oil in this lotion would separate into two layers.
- emulsifying agent
more technical, often used in scientific writing
- surfactant
broader category; all emulsifiers are surfactants, but not all surfactants form stable emulsions
- stabilizer
broader term that includes substances preventing separation through non-emulsifying mechanisms
用法筆記
Commonly seen on food ingredient labels. Can be used as a countable noun (various emulsifiers are used in the food industry) or an uncountable noun (this sauce contains emulsifier).