Clouding agent

Clouding agents or Cloudy Agent/Cloudifier are a type of food additive used to make beverages such as fruit juices to look more cloudy, and thus more natural-looking and visually appealing,[1] typically by creating an emulsion of oil droplets. [2]

Common clouding agents include palm oil and extracts of citrus fruits.[3]

The illegal use of the plasticizer DEHP in clouding agents has been reported in Taiwan.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Centre for Food Safety. "Plasticiser in food". Hong Kong Government.
  2. ↑ Cloudifier introduction
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  4. ↑ Juan Yi-yu; Wei Yi-chia; Hung Su-ching (May 29, 2011). "FOOD SCARE WIDENS:Tainted additives used for two decades: manufacturer". The Taipei Times.
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