Products Nutella is available in grocery stores. The spread was invented by Italian Pietro Ferrero in the 1940s. At first, the product was called and . It received the brand name Nutella in 1964. Today, numerous imitation products are available in addition to Nutella. Structure and properties The hazelnut nougat cream Nutella consists of the … Nutella
Products Isomalt is found in numerous processed products. As a pure ingredient, it is available in specialty stores. Structure and properties Isomalt (C12H24O11, Mr = 344.3 g/mol) exists as an odorless, white, crystalline powder and is readily soluble in water. It is prepared from sucrose and consists of a mixture of glucose–sorbitol and glucose-mannitol. Isomalt … Isomalt
Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials
Sucrose is the Latin term for sugar. The human organism absorbs sucrose mainly through dietary sugar. However, it is also a substance produced naturally in the body during enzyme degradation or by acid hydrolysis. What is sucrose? Sucrose is the Latin term for sugar. The human organism absorbs sucrose mainly through dietary sugar. The human … Sucrose: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Carbohydrates (“sugars”) are found in many natural and processed foods, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and dietary supplements. For example, foods containing carbohydrates include pasta, cereals, flour, dough, bread, legumes, potatoes, corn, honey, sweets, fruits, sweet beverages, and dairy products. Structure Carbohydrates are natural products and biomolecules that are usually composed of only carbon (C), hydrogen … Carbohydrates: Role in Diet
Products Cough syrups are commercially available from numerous suppliers. Typical categories include herbal, “chemical” (containing synthetic active ingredients), cough-irritant, and expectorant. They are sold in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Cough syrup can also be prepared by the patient. For example, vegetable extracts (see below), honey, sugar and drinking water can be used. Homemade … Cough Syrups
Products Stimulants are commercially available as drugs, narcotics, dietary supplements, and foods. Dosage forms include tablets, capsules, and solutions. Structure and properties Stimulants do not have a uniform chemical structure, but groups can be identified. Many, for example the amphetamines, are derived from the natural catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects The active ingredients … Stimulants
Products Agave syrup is available from various suppliers, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores. It is mainly produced in Mexico. Structure and properties Agave syrup exists as a medium-viscosity, amber-colored liquid with a mild sweet taste that is easily soluble in water. It is extracted from various species of agave, including the blue agave , … Agave Syrup
Products Maple syrup is available in, for example, pharmacies and drugstores and wholesale from various manufacturers. There are several grades of quality on sale, which differ in color and taste. According to increasing coloration: Grade AA, Grade A, Grade B, Grade C and Grade D. Light-colored products (Grade A) are considered to be of higher … Maple Syrup
Products Xylitol (xylitol, birch sugar) is commercially available as a powder. In addition, it is contained in numerous processed products such as chewing gums, candies, sweets, mouthwashes and toothpastes. Structure and properties Xylitol (C5H12O5, Mr = 152.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as crystals and is very soluble in water. It is … Xylitol
Products Xylose is available in specialty stores. The name is derived from the Greek name for wood (xylon). Structure and properties The D-xylose (C5H10O5, Mr = 150.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or colorless needles and is readily soluble in water. It is a monosaccharide (a carbohydrate) and an aldopentose, that is, a … Xylose
Products Coconut blossom sugar is available in grocery stores and specialty stores from various suppliers. It is mainly produced in Indonesia and the Philippines. Structure and properties Coconut blossom sugar is obtained from the sap (nectar) of the flowers of the coconut palm by boiling down and crystallization. It is usually present as a brown, … Coconut Blossom Sugar
