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From by-product to resource: innovative uses for Category 3 animal products

Category 3 animal products are low-risk materials that have high nutritional value. They can be used for the production of fertilizers, animal feed, biofuels and cosmetics. Read More... from From by-product to resource: innovative uses for Category 3 animal products

Fish Meal: how to use organic fertilizer?

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Fish Meal is a category 3 product, which is a rich source of proteins, minerals and amino acids. It is mainly used in feed and fertilizer production. Read More... from Fish Meal: how to use organic fertilizer?

5 Acidulants used in food and beverage industry

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Acidulants belong to the group of food additives that influence the taste and shelf life of products. They have many useful properties that are used in the food industry. Read More... from 5 Acidulants used in food and beverage industry

How is Glycerin used? Uses of Glycerol

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Glycerin, also known as Glycerol, is a highly hygroscopic substance. Therefore, it is used in the cosmetics industry, food industry, pharmaceutical industry and many other fields. Read More... from How is Glycerin used? Uses of Glycerol

Native Tapioca Starch as a raw material of the future – what do you need to know?

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Native Tapioca Starch – what is it? Native Tapioca Starch is extracted from cassava roots. The manufacturing process begins with peeling the root of the plant, which is then sliced and finely grated until the pulp has a smooth consistency. The pulp is then separated from the water by centrifugation until the starch is extracted Read More... from Native Tapioca Starch as a raw material of the future – what do you need to know?

Understanding Sulfuric Acid: production, uses and safety measures

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Sulfuric Acid is a strong acid commonly referred to as the "king of chemicals" - due to its extensive use in numerous industrial processes. Read More... from Understanding Sulfuric Acid: production, uses and safety measures

Explained by Foodcom: Incoterms® EXW, or Ex Works: Terms of Delivery

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The Incoterms® EXW rule is one of the simplest. It applies to all types of transportation. Read More... from Explained by Foodcom: Incoterms® EXW, or Ex Works: Terms of Delivery

A look at sugar and sweetening alternatives in the food industry

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Sweeteners can be divided into two general categories: natural and artificial. They have many advantages, which is why they are becoming increasingly popular in the food industry. Read More... from A look at sugar and sweetening alternatives in the food industry

Soybean Oil – applications in the food and chemical industry

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Soybean Oil has many properties due to which it is used in many industries. It is a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Read More... from Soybean Oil – applications in the food and chemical industry

Beta-Alanine: an emerging ingredient in the sports nutrition industry

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Beta-Alanine is an endogenous amino acid that is important for the proper functioning of the body. That is why it is widely used in the sports nutrition industry. Read More... from Beta-Alanine: an emerging ingredient in the sports nutrition industry

The use of Sunflower Oil in the food and cosmetics industry

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Sunflower Oil is a versatile product used in many fields, such as food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and horticultural industries. Read More... from The use of Sunflower Oil in the food and cosmetics industry

What is Vital Wheat Gluten? Properties and Uses

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Vital Wheat Gluten is an important ingredient in the food and feed industries. It plays a vital role as a commodity in manufacturing processes. Read More... from What is Vital Wheat Gluten? Properties and Uses

Types of ingredients in cosmetics and their functions

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Ingredients in cosmetics extend their shelf life and give the product specific properties. They are preservatives, surfactants, emulsifiers, humectants or texturizers. Read More... from Types of ingredients in cosmetics and their functions

Coconut Oil in the production of cosmetics and dietary supplements – how to use its properties?

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Foodcom S.A. offers a range of vegetable oils, including Coconut Oil, which is used in the food and cosmetics industry. Read more! Read More... from Coconut Oil in the production of cosmetics and dietary supplements – how to use its properties?

Formic Acid as a preservative and antibacterial agent in the food industry

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Formic Acid has fungicidal and bactericidal properties. It is used in various industries such as food, animal feed, cosmetics, chemical, leather, and textile. Read More... from Formic Acid as a preservative and antibacterial agent in the food industry

Hydrochloric Acid: applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries

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Hydrochloric Acid is a highly corrosive substance, but it is used in the food industry in low concentrations. It is also indispensable in other industries. Read More... from Hydrochloric Acid: applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries

How Rapeseed Oil serves as a multi-use industrial oil?

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Rapeseed Oil is a vegetable oil extracted from rapeseed. It is used in the food industry, as a biofuel, in the production of paints and cosmetics, and in the pharmaceutical industry. Read More... from How Rapeseed Oil serves as a multi-use industrial oil?

The role of feed formulation in animal nutrition

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Feed formulation affects animal growth, productivity, and health. Nutritional additives used in feed formulation can be categorized as amino acids, vitamins, and proteins. Read More... from The role of feed formulation in animal nutrition

The versatility of Palm Oil: its use in food, cosmetics, biofuels and more

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Palm Oil is one of the most popular Plant-Based Oils used in industry. It is very often confused with Palm Kernel Oil, but they are two different oils. Read More... from The versatility of Palm Oil: its use in food, cosmetics, biofuels and more

Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate (E1442) – Properties and Common Uses

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Due to its properties, E1442 has numerous applications in the food and cosmetics industries. However, these are not its only applications. Read More... from Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate (E1442) – Properties and Common Uses

Clean Label, a challenge for food manufacturers in an era of changing consumer trends

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The Clean Label trend is to label food with simple and natural ingredients. It is a challenge for manufacturers to bring these to market. Read More... from Clean Label, a challenge for food manufacturers in an era of changing consumer trends

The role of Food Grade Oils in the food industry

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Food Grade Oils are edible oils that meet certain guidelines and regulations. These include Plant-Based Oils that are widely used in the food industry. Read More... from The role of Food Grade Oils in the food industry

What is the FMCG industry and which Big Brands belong to it?

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FMCG industry is an industry focused on fast-moving products. Its characteristic feature is the great diversity of its product range. Read More... from What is the FMCG industry and which Big Brands belong to it?

Uses of Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate in agriculture and industry

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Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate is an inorganic compound with fungicidal properties. When dehydrated, it has a very characteristic blue color. Read More... from Uses of Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate in agriculture and industry

Uses of Sodium Benzoate in food and cosmetics industry

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Sodium Benzoate is mostly known for being a preservative. It is widely used in food and cosmetics industry. Read More... from Uses of Sodium Benzoate in food and cosmetics industry

Overview of the most important raw materials and chemical intermediates

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Chemical raw materials and chemical intermediates are substances with different properties and applications. They are not only used in the chemical industry, but also in many other industries. Read More... from Overview of the most important raw materials and chemical intermediates

What is Sodium Hypochlorite and where is it used?

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Sodium hypochlorite has oxidizing, corrosive, antiseptic and bactericidal properties. It is used as a bleach and disinfectant, among other things. Read More... from What is Sodium Hypochlorite and where is it used?

Ferric Chloride in water treatment and production of pharmaceuticals

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Ferric Chloride is also known as Iron (III) Chloride and is a salt of Hydrochloric Acid and iron. It is a widely known chemical used not only for water treatment. Read More... from Ferric Chloride in water treatment and production of pharmaceuticals

Advantages of using urea as a fertilizer

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Urea, also called carbamide, is commonly used as a fertilizer. It also has many other industrial applications. Read More... from Advantages of using urea as a fertilizer

What is Sodium Hydroxide and what is it used for?

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Sodium Hydroxide is a compound with many applications. It is used not only in the chemical industry, but also in the production of food and cosmetics. Read More... from What is Sodium Hydroxide and what is it used for?

From by-product to resource: innovative uses for Category 3 animal products

Fish Meal: how to use organic fertilizer?

5 Acidulants used in food and beverage industry

How is Glycerin used? Uses of Glycerol

Native Tapioca Starch as a raw material of the future – what do you need to know?

Understanding Sulfuric Acid: production, uses and safety measures

Explained by Foodcom: Incoterms® EXW, or Ex Works: Terms of Delivery

A look at sugar and sweetening alternatives in the food industry

Soybean Oil – applications in the food and chemical industry

Beta-Alanine: an emerging ingredient in the sports nutrition industry

The use of Sunflower Oil in the food and cosmetics industry

What is Vital Wheat Gluten? Properties and Uses

Types of ingredients in cosmetics and their functions

Coconut Oil in the production of cosmetics and dietary supplements – how to use its properties?

Formic Acid as a preservative and antibacterial agent in the food industry

Hydrochloric Acid: applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries

How Rapeseed Oil serves as a multi-use industrial oil?

The role of feed formulation in animal nutrition

The versatility of Palm Oil: its use in food, cosmetics, biofuels and more

Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate (E1442) – Properties and Common Uses

Clean Label, a challenge for food manufacturers in an era of changing consumer trends

The role of Food Grade Oils in the food industry

What is the FMCG industry and which Big Brands belong to it?

Uses of Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate in agriculture and industry

Uses of Sodium Benzoate in food and cosmetics industry

Overview of the most important raw materials and chemical intermediates

What is Sodium Hypochlorite and where is it used?

Ferric Chloride in water treatment and production of pharmaceuticals

Advantages of using urea as a fertilizer

What is Sodium Hydroxide and what is it used for?

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