Food additive: Ammonium aluminum sulfate
Ammonium aluminum sulfate is a common food additive, which is mainly used in the processing of bean products, jams, wines, beverages, pastries and other foods. It can play the role of clarification, precipitation, coagulation, etc., and improve the quality and stability of food. However, the use of ammonium aluminum sulfate also needs to pay attention to the appropriate amount and compliance, and excessive use will cause certain effects on human health.
First, we need to understand the role of ammonium aluminum sulfate. In food processing, ammonium aluminum sulfate mainly plays the role of a clarifying agent, which can remove impurities and odors in food, making food more pure and delicious. At the same time, ammonium aluminum sulfate can also be used as a coagulant and stabilizer to make food more stable and easy to preserve. For example, in tofu making, adding an appropriate amount of ammonium aluminum sulfate can make the tofu more tender; Adding ammonium aluminum sulphate to the jam can make it more delicate; Adding the right amount of ammonium aluminum sulfate to beverages and pastries can improve their taste and quality.
However, the use of ammonium aluminum sulphate also needs to be in appropriate amounts and compliant. Excessive use of ammonium aluminum sulfate will cause certain effects on human health. Excessive intake of ammonium aluminum sulfate can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and even affect the nervous system. Therefore, when using ammonium aluminum sulfate, its dosage must be strictly controlled and follow the provisions of national food safety standards.
In order to ensure the compliant use of ammonium aluminum sulfate in food, the state has issued a series of regulations and standards. The scope and limit of the use of ammonium aluminum sulfate are clearly stipulated in the "National Food Safety Standard for the Use of Food Additives" (GB 2760-2014), and the amount of ammonium aluminum sulfate used in various types of food is required not to exceed the specified limit standards. At the same time, food production enterprises and catering service units must strengthen food safety management, ensure that the purchased food additives comply with national regulations, and establish a sound food additives use record and account management system.
In addition to the national limit standards, consumers also need to pay attention to the ingredient list on the food label when buying and using food to understand whether food additives such as ammonium aluminum sulfate are added to the food. If you have doubts or concerns about a food additive, you can choose to buy a similar product that does not have that additive, or choose a more natural and healthy food.
In conclusion, ammonium aluminum sulfate, as a common food additive, can improve the quality and stability of food when used in appropriate amounts and compliant. However, both consumers and food production enterprises need to strengthen food safety awareness, follow national regulations and standards, and ensure that the use of food additives is safe and reliable. At the same time, the relevant state departments also need to continue to strengthen food safety supervision, improve food safety levels, and provide consumers with healthier and safer food. Stabilizers and coagulants