SURFACTANTS

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Surfactants, a term for surface active agents are of many forms. Essentially, they will function in five ways, namely starch complexing, protein interactions, aeration, emulsification and crystal modification. There are many different types of surfactants. This presentation will only initiate the discussion.

Monoglycerides

Monoglycerides are used in many different products.

Food Products Prepared with Monoglycerides
biscuits, baking powderice cream, imitation
breadice milks
breakfast foodsinstant hot cocoa mix
bunsmashed potatoes, dry mix
cakes glace mixesmayonnaise, imitation
cakesmeatloaf seasoning
coffee, instant, chocolate flavoredmilk shake concentrates
coffee whitenersondairy creamers
confectionspeanut butter
cream cheese, initationpie filling
dip compositionspotato chips
doughnutspotato pancake mix
dry cake mixespudding diet fudge dessert
egg substitute (cholesterol-free)rolls
frosting, ready to spreadsalad dressing mix
frosting dry mixshake concentrates
frozen dietary dairy dessertsshortenings
Fudge toppingsour cream initation
gravy mixsoups instant dry mix
ham salad spread topping liquid ready for whipping
herring in sour creamwhipping cream
hash brown potatoes weiner wrap
Modified from Birnbaum, 1981.

Updated: Sunday, March 30, 2008.

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