How to Use emulsifier in a Sentence

emulsifier

noun
  • The liquid from the bean has proven—like eggs—to be a good emulsifier.
    — Chase Purdy, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2020
  • Waxes and oils are next, with some emulsifiers so that oils and water can blend.
    — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 3 May 2018
  • Look for brands with no emulsifiers, or those that use sunflower lecithin and gums instead.
    — Theresa Shank, Rr, Ldn, Philly.com, 20 June 2017
  • That leaves a lot of room for miscellaneous solids and emulsifiers.
    — Lucas Kwan Peterson, latimes.com, 11 June 2019
  • Just be aware that because there is no emulsifier added, the milk may separate.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 17 Sep. 2019
  • Other studies show emulsifiers could affect heart health and increase the risk of stroke.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • Sea moss is sometimes used as a food thickener or emulsifier.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • There is no emulsifier in this drink, so the butter and the water will separate at some point.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Frozen yogurt may also contain gums or other emulsifiers to give it a creamy texture.
    — USA TODAY, 18 June 2023
  • The researchers tried adding emulsifiers and later gelatin from the skin and bones of the birds, but the consistency was off.
    — Ari Daniel, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
  • And polysorbate 80 is used as an emulsifier to make foods like ice cream and pudding creamier.
    — NBC News, 2 Sep. 2021
  • To get the perfect combo of fat and acid to blend together, a dressing needs an emulsifier.
    — Chelsea Zwieg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2017
  • Regional variations use egg as an emulsifier and add an acidic note from lemon juice or mustard.
    — Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, 13 July 2018
  • His way of avoiding that problem is to start with the acid and the emulsifier, such as honey and/or mustard, and then whisk in the oil.
    — Anne Schamberg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2018
  • In this recipe, the Dijon also acts as an emulsifier so the marinade adheres to the fish.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2020
  • The three main types of emulsifiers are micro-emulsions, macro-emulsions, and emulsion polymers.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
  • The yeast proved an excellent emulsifier, creating a smooth, glue-like paste.
    — Rahul Rao, Popular Science, 25 May 2023
  • But most research on emulsifiers has been in rodents, which are easier to study, Whelan said.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Getting non-dairy milk to behave similarly to cream can be tricky unless the milk has emulsifiers in it already.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 30 Jan. 2017
  • When blended with an emulsifier like mayo or mustard, the liquids can marry into one smooth mixture.
    — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 7 June 2022
  • It is commonly used in the food industry as a thickening agent and emulsifier and a dietary fiber source.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2023
  • Some emulsifiers are even naturally occurring, like pectins in fruit.
    — Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
  • This fat is then turned into butter by adding water, an emulsifier, beta-carotene for color and rosemary oil for flavor.
    — Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2024
  • Long lists with things like emulsifiers, artificial flavors, and preservatives are a common sign.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Heart health isn’t the only concern when evaluating emulsifiers.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Lecithin may be added to peanut butter as an emulsifier to keep it smoother by preventing the natural separation of the oil from the peanut solids.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 5 May 2025
  • Researchers have also found that when people with Crohn’s disease avoid emulsifiers, their symptoms improve.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Just uses the legumes gelatin properties as a thickener and emulsifier in making its products.
    — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Aug. 2021
  • Just uses the legumes' gelatin properties as a thickener and emulsifier in making its products.
    — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2021
  • An emulsifier is an ingredient that attracts both the fat and acid molecules and holds them together.
    — Chelsea Zwieg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2017

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