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

“Most things you see on a label that you can’t pronounce are typically an emulsifier or preservative, or the chemical name of a specific nutrient,” she says.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

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

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

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