How to Use emulsifier in a Sentence

emulsifier

noun
  • The liquid from the bean has proven—like eggs—to be a good emulsifier.
    Chase Purdy, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2020
  • Waxes and oils are next, with some emulsifiers so that oils and water can blend.
    Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 3 May 2018
  • His way of avoiding that problem is to start with the acid and the emulsifier, such as honey and/or mustard, and then whisk in the oil.
    Anne Schamberg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2018
  • In this recipe, the Dijon also acts as an emulsifier so the marinade adheres to the fish.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2020
  • That leaves a lot of room for miscellaneous solids and emulsifiers.
    Lucas Kwan Peterson, latimes.com, 11 June 2019
  • Look for brands with no emulsifiers, or those that use sunflower lecithin and gums instead.
    Theresa Shank, Rr, Ldn, Philly.com, 20 June 2017
  • And polysorbate 80 is used as an emulsifier to make foods like ice cream and pudding creamier.
    NBC News, 2 Sep. 2021
  • To get the perfect combo of fat and acid to blend together, a dressing needs an emulsifier.
    Chelsea Zwieg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2017
  • Just be aware that because there is no emulsifier added, the milk may separate.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 17 Sep. 2019
  • Getting non-dairy milk to behave similarly to cream can be tricky unless the milk has emulsifiers in it already.
    Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 30 Jan. 2017
  • Frozen yogurt may also contain gums or other emulsifiers to give it a creamy texture.
    USA TODAY, 18 June 2023
  • Whey protein isolate is the primary source of protein in the Chocolate Smooth Flavor, and soy lecithin is an emulsifier.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Lecithin acts as an emulsifier that mixes the water and oils, creating the sauce, reports Live Science.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2021
  • It is commonly used in the food industry as a thickening agent and emulsifier and a dietary fiber source.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2023
  • In a TikTok pinned to Shaw's account, she can be seen using what appears to be mayonnaise as an emulsifier.
    Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 25 July 2022
  • The yeast proved an excellent emulsifier, creating a smooth, glue-like paste.
    Rahul Rao, Popular Science, 25 May 2023
  • Sea moss is sometimes used as a food thickener or emulsifier.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The cream provides richness, the scotch gives it malty body and the egg works as an emulsifier to bring everything harmoniously together.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2021
  • Regional variations use egg as an emulsifier and add an acidic note from lemon juice or mustard.
    Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, 13 July 2018
  • A large portion is replaced by sugar and the remainder by thickeners and emulsifiers.
    Dorothy Kieffer, sacbee.com, 29 May 2017
  • That’s because UV radiation can break down the emulsifiers that help oil and water mix together.
    Niree Noel, Allure, 21 Aug. 2017
  • When blended with an emulsifier like mayo or mustard, the liquids can marry into one smooth mixture.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 7 June 2022
  • The creamy texture, thanks to the beautiful food science that is locust bean gum and other emulsifiers, ends on a near slimy note, reminiscent of the inside of the cardboard chocolate milk carton.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit, 14 Mar. 2018
  • To prevent phase separation, an emulsifier can be added to the vinaigrette to stabilize the emulsion.
    Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2015
  • In order not to pickle itself with sea brine, a sea urchin fashions a cocktail of savory and sweet aminos, proteins and fats, all of which become emulsifiers, thickeners and sweeteners when hit with the heat of the kitchen.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 19 June 2019
  • As the name suggests, trace amounts of soy proteins are found in soy lecithin, an emulsifier, which is used to mix oil and water together according to the American Oil Chemists' Society.
    Alexa Tucker, SELF, 30 Aug. 2017
  • The oil acts as an emulsifier that breaks down the oils that cling to your face while simultaneously moisturizing and nourishing your skin.
    Shannon Ullman, Health, 5 May 2023
  • Just uses the legumes gelatin properties as a thickener and emulsifier in making its products.
    Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Aug. 2021
  • Just uses the legumes' gelatin properties as a thickener and emulsifier in making its products.
    Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Unlike bulk chocolate-makers, Lantry adds no lecithin or other emulsifier, which tends to give chocolate an unpleasant, waxy taste.
    Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023

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