TWL+Functions+of+Acidulants

__ FUNCTIONS OF ACIDULANTS __

pH Control Agent
 * 1) To obtain a certain pH range
 * 2) To react with baking soda ( involve in the leavening action of CO2)
 * 3) To maintain the acidic pH and tartness
 * 4) To give buffering capacity ( to control the amount of pH and maintain acidic fermentation processes)

Preservatives Chelating Agent/ Antiosidant Synergists
 * 1) To stop growth / enhance the effectivenessof heat sterilization / antimicrobial effect of solutes
 * 2) Act as antibrowning agent
 * 1) Chelation is the formation of ring structure with metal ion
 * 2) TO prevent metal ion from reacting with other metal / catalyst

Flavour Adjuncts Control of Gelation & Coagulations
 * 1) To modify / enhance food flavours
 * 2) Add tardness to balance the excessicve sweetness
 * 1) To provide precise pH control for the gelation of pectin and algin