emulsifier

British  

/ ɪˈmʌlsɪˌfaɪə /

noun

1. an agent that forms or preserves an emulsion, esp any food additive, such as lecithin, that prevents separation of sauces or other processed foods

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Example Sentences

Should soy milk be in the same category as gummy bears or soda, simply because it’s made with an emulsifier?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The study links early-life microbiota changes in mice, even without direct emulsifier consumption, to a higher likelihood of developing these chronic conditions later on.

From Science Daily • Dec. 26, 2025

The secret to blending them together is to add an extra ingredient known as a "surfactant" or emulsifier.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

Glutinous pasta water serves a similar purpose to an egg white in a drink, as an emulsifier of ingredients and to soften a drink’s harder edges.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

Soap is a first-rate emulsifier; water is the best solvent in the world; but it will not dissolve oil and gummy things sufficiently to be of use when we want them dissolved.

From Common Science by Ritchie, John W. (John Woodside)