Clouding agent

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Clouding agents are a type of food additive used to make beverages such as fruit juices more cloudy, and thus more natural-looking and visually appealing, [1] typically by creating an emulsion of oil droplets. [2]

Common clouding agents include palm oil and extracts of citrus fruits. [3]

The illegal use of the plasticizer DEHP in clouding agents has been reported in Taiwan. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Centre for Food Safety. "Plasticiser in food". Hong Kong Government. 
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  4. ↑ Juan Yi-yu; Wei Yi-chia and Hung Su-ching (May 29, 2011). "FOOD SCARE WIDENS:Tainted additives used for two decades: manufacturer". The Taipei Times. 
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