Emulsifiers and Surfactants in Bakery and Confectionery Products

Emulsifiers and surfactants, as multifunctional food additives, are integral to the formulations of bakery, confectionery, and chocolate products. They serve as blending and emulsifying agents, enhance the action of shortening, stabilize batters, improve aeration or creaming texture, extend shelf life, control fat crystallization and fat bloom, and moderate polymorphic transformation. There is no ...