Maltodextrin

Products Maltodextrin is commercially available as a pure powder. It is also found in numerous processed foods and in pharmaceuticals. Structure and properties Maltodextrin exists as a white, hygroscopic powder or granules and is readily soluble in water. It is a mixture of monomers, oligomers and polymers of glucose (dextrose) obtained by the partial hydrolysis … Maltodextrin

Almond Milk

Products Almond milk is a vegetable milk that is available in grocery stores, pharmacies, drugstores and health food stores from various suppliers (e.g. Biorex, Ecomil), among others. Almond milk is traditionally drunk in the Mediterranean region. Structure and properties Almond milk is made from the ripe seeds of the almond tree from the rose family. … Almond Milk

Whey Protein

Products Whey protein is available in retail and specialty stores from various suppliers as powder without flavor or with different flavors. The German term is actually whey protein or whey protein. However, the English term has prevailed and is more common. Structure and properties “Whey protein” is the protein contained in whey. Whey is produced … Whey Protein

Milk

Products Milk is available in grocery stores in several varieties. These include whole milk with at least 3.5% fat, semi-skimmed milk (milk drink, with less fat), skim milk (virtually fat-free) and lactose-free milk with no lactose. Structure and properties Milk is a liquid secretion secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals and used to … Milk

Milk Powder

Products Powdered milk is available at specialty stores and grocery stores. It is found in numerous processed products (see below). Structure and properties Powdered milk is made from milk by extracting almost all of the water. This makes the milk more durable and does not require refrigerated storage. Furthermore, it acquires a smaller volume. Milk … Milk Powder

Infant Milk

Products Infant milk is commercially available in many countries from various suppliers in the form of powder. These include: Bimbosan Hero Baby (formerly Adapta) HiPP Holle Milupa Aptamil, Milupa Milumil Nestlé Beba Nestlé BabyNes Schoppen from the capsule (in many countries out of trade). Products based on goat’s milk, eg Bambinchen, Holle. Basics In many … Infant Milk

Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema

Symptoms Atopic dermatitis, or neurodermatitis, is a noncontagious, chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes episodes of red, rough, dry or weeping, crusted and scaly skin. Eczema can occur all over the body and is typically accompanied by severe itching. Patients have dry skin. In infants, the disease begins on the scalp and cheeks. Depending on … Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema