polysorbates
Blend oil, water
Polysorbates are a class of synthetic compounds used as emulsifiers in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
They help blend ingredients that don't naturally mix, like oil and water: Polysorbate 80 keeps ice cream smooth.
The numbered varieties (20, 40, 60, 80) differ in their fatty acid component.
Generally considered safe, though some people report sensitivities.
Combines immiscible liquids
- ice creamChurned frozen dairy dessert
- salad dressingSauce for greens
- baked goodsFoods made by baking
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
whipped topping · shortening · mayonnaise · margarine · sauces · dairy · confectionery · shelf-life
Combines immiscible liquids
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- creamRich milk fat
- serumBlood's watery portion
cleanser · skincare · conditioner · shampoo · foundation · sunscreen · hydrating · facial
Fatty acid salt
- micelleSurfactant molecular cluster
- water-solubleAble to dissolve in water
- dispersionScattering across space
- colloidStable dispersed mixture
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- injectableAdministered via needle
- drug deliveryConveying medicine to tissues
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
parenteral · dissolution · suspension · nanoparticle · microemulsion · suppository · ophthalmic · inactive ingredient
emulsifier
Combines immiscible liquids
- ice creamChurned frozen dairy dessert
- salad dressingSauce for greens
- baked goodsFoods made by baking
chocolate · whipped topping · shortening · mayonnaise · margarine · sauces · dairy · confectionery · shelf-life · food-grade
emulsifier
Combines immiscible liquids
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- creamRich milk fat
serum · cleanser · skincare · conditioner · shampoo · foundation · sunscreen · hydrating · facial · toner
stearate
Fatty acid salt
- micelleSurfactant molecular cluster
- water-solubleAble to dissolve in water
- dispersionScattering across space
tablet
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- injectableAdministered via needle
- drug deliveryConveying medicine to tissues
bioavailability · parenteral · dissolution · suspension · nanoparticle · microemulsion · suppository · ophthalmic · inactive ingredient
polysorbateslecithin
Natural emulsifying compound
gum arabic · saponins · mustard · egg yolk · beeswax
polysorbatespreservatives
Decay-preventing substances
thickeners · stabilizers · humectants · antimicrobials · antioxidants
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