emulsifier
Oil-water marriage broker
An emulsifier is a substance that helps mix liquids that normally don't combine, like oil and water.
Egg yolk is a natural emulsifier in mayonnaise, keeping the oil and vinegar from separating.
Lecithin and mono- and diglycerides are common emulsifiers in processed foods.
In broader use, anything that stabilizes a mixture of incompatible elements: She acted as an emulsifier between the feuding departments.
Surface tension lowering compound
- lecithinNatural emulsifying compound
- saponinFoam-producing plant chemical
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
- stearateFatty acid salt
phospholipid · monoglyceride · xanthan · pectin · agar · gelatin · hydrocolloid · casein
Make uniformly consistent
- stabilizeMake firm or constant
- dispersionScattering across space
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- interfaceShared connection point
micelle · adsorption · coalescence · viscosity · shelf-life · consistency · phase · hydrophilic
Emulsified egg-oil spread
- vinaigretteOil-and-sour sauce
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- hollandaiseEmulsified butter-egg sauce
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
dressing · sauce · batter · ganache · margarine · chocolate · béchamel · roux
surfactant
Surface tension lowering compound
- lecithinNatural emulsifying compound
- saponinFoam-producing plant chemical
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
stearate · phospholipid · monoglyceride · xanthan · pectin · agar · gelatin · hydrocolloid · casein
homogenize
Make uniformly consistent
- stabilizeMake firm or constant
- dispersionScattering across space
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
interface · micelle · adsorption · coalescence · viscosity · shelf-life · consistency · phase · hydrophilic · lipophilic
mayonnaise
Emulsified egg-oil spread
- vinaigretteOil-and-sour sauce
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- hollandaiseEmulsified butter-egg sauce
mustard · dressing · sauce · batter · ganache · margarine · chocolate · béchamel · roux · custard
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
foundation · lipstick · mascara · conditioner · sunscreen · cleanser · balm · ointment · pomade · absorption
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
lubricant · asphalt · latex · pesticide · pharmaceutical · coating · adhesive · textile · petroleum · wax
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- mixersblender, hand mixer, stand mixer, whisk, food processor
- Food Sciencefood science, enzymes, carbohydrates, proteins, pH
- additivesfood coloring, stabilizer, MSG, plasticizers, flavor enhancer
- cooking agentsbaking powder, baking soda, yeast, active dry yeast, instant yeast
- processing machinesblender, grinder, mixer, extruder, pasteurizer