Alum and its usage in food in Malaysia


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Chia J.S., . and Maznah Atan, . Alum and its usage in food in Malaysia. pp. 64-66. ISSN 0127-4171

Abstract

Alum a type of additive commonly used in food referred to the hydrated double sulphate of aluminum and univalent metals. Commercial alum or 'tawas' was chemically and physically similar to the potash alum. It was widely used in the seafoods industries and the processing of pickles


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Abstract

Alum a type of additive commonly used in food referred to the hydrated double sulphate of aluminum and univalent metals. Commercial alum or 'tawas' was chemically and physically similar to the potash alum. It was widely used in the seafoods industries and the processing of pickles

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Item Type: Article
Additional Information: 1 table; 1 ref. Summaries (En Malay)
AGROVOC Term: ADITIVOS ALIMENTARIOS
AGROVOC Term: APTITUD PARA LA CONSERVACION
AGROVOC Term: MALASIA/ ANALISIS QUIMICO
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/19368

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