pH Control Agents - Acidulants in Food:
Names of pH Control Agents - Acidulants in Food on Product Labels:
Common names of pH control agents - acidulants in food on product labels include: lactic acid, citric acid, ammonium hydroxide, and sodium carbonate.
What Do pH Control Agents - Acidulants in Food Do?
They control the acidity and alkalinity in foods, and prevent food spoilage.
Examples of Uses for pH Control Agents - Acidulants in Food:
Examples of foods having pH control agents and acidulants in them include: beverages, frozen desserts, chocolate, low acid canned foods, and baking powder.
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