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

Depending on the mixture, split emulsions may be recovered by adding more emulsifier and re-whisking or re-mixing.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

"We observed significant associations between emulsifier intake and increased risk of cancer overall - and breast cancer notably - but also with cardiovascular diseases," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2023

It is an emulsifier, breaking fats down into small separate particles, keeping blood cholesterol emulsified to prevent arterial deposits.

From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve