sequestrant
Ion-capturing chemical compound
A sequestrant is a chemical substance that binds to metal ions, removing them from solution or preventing them from reacting with other compounds.
Sequestrants appear in food preservation, water treatment, and industrial processes: EDTA is a common sequestrant in processed foods.
They prevent discoloration, off-flavors, and unwanted chemical reactions caused by trace metals.
Salt of citrus acid
- oxalateAcid salt in plants
- tartrateSalt from grape acid
- ligandMolecule that binds centrally
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
affinity · binding · ion-exchange · divalent · trivalent · titration · softening · deactivation
Agent preventing spoilage
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- phosphatePO₄ ion compound
- citrateSalt of citrus acid
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
freshness · rancidity · discoloration · canning · emulsifier · stabilizer · additive · food-grade
PO₄ ion compound
- citrateSalt of citrus acid
- tartrateSalt from grape acid
- phytatePlant phosphorus compound
- oxalateAcid salt in plants
silicate · alginate · gluconate · zeolite · tannin · pectin · lactate · carbonate
Enzyme-activating compound
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- ironElement twenty-six
- zincElement thirty
copper · homeostasis · bioavailability · absorption · phytate · therapeutic · detoxification · lead
Removing mineral accumulation
- boilerWater-heating vessel
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
papermaking · photography · electroplating · pipe · softener · laundry · soap
citrate
Salt of citrus acid
coordination · affinity · binding · ion-exchange · divalent · trivalent · titration · softening · deactivation · masking
preservative
Agent preventing spoilage
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- phosphatePO₄ ion compound
- citrateSalt of citrus acid
shelf-life · freshness · rancidity · discoloration · canning · emulsifier · stabilizer · additive · food-grade · label
phosphate
PO₄ ion compound
oxalate · silicate · alginate · gluconate · zeolite · tannin · pectin · lactate · carbonate · polymer
cofactor
Enzyme-activating compound
zinc · copper · homeostasis · bioavailability · absorption · phytate · therapeutic · detoxification · lead · mercury
descaling
Removing mineral accumulation
textile · papermaking · photography · electroplating · pipe · softener · laundry · soap
- jury sequestrationConfining panelists during trial
- carbon sequestrationRemoving and storing atmospheric CO2
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