Products Polysaccharides are present as excipients and active ingredients in numerous pharmaceuticals. They play a fundamental role in foods for nutrition. Polysaccharides are also known as glycans (glycans). Structure and properties Polysaccharides are polymeric carbohydrates composed of hundreds to thousands of sugar units (monosaccharides). As few as 11 monosaccharides are referred to as polysaccharides. They … Polysaccharides
Products Gels are commercially available as pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics. Structure and properties Gels consist of gelled liquids. They are prepared with suitable swelling agents (gelling agents). These include, for example, celluloses (e.g., hydroxypropyl cellulose), starches, carbomers, gelatin, xanthan gum, bentonite, agar, tragacanth, carrageenan, and pectin. The pharmacopoeia distinguishes between hydrophilic and lipophilic gels. … Gels
Products Emulsifiers are available as pure substances, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores. They are found in numerous pharmaceuticals, cosmetics (personal care products), medical devices and foods. Structure and properties Emulsifiers are amphiphilic, meaning they have both a hydrophilic and lipophilic structural character. This allows them to mediate between the water and fat phases. Emulsifiers … Emulsifiers
Symptoms Possible symptoms of dry mouth include: Dry oral mucosa, dry throat, hoarseness. Sticky, foamy feeling in the mouth Problems chewing, swallowing and speaking. Taste disorders Pain, burning of the mucous membrane and tongue, redness. Bad breath Dry lips, cracks at the corners of the mouth Dry mouth can lead to demineralization of the teeth, … Dry Mouth Causes and Remedies
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
Products Pure xanthan gum is available in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. It was discovered in the 1950s and came on the market in the 1960s. Structure and properties Xanthan gum is a natural, high molecular weight, extracellular, purified and ground heteropolysaccharide obtained by the fermentation of carbohydrates (e.g., glucose, starch) with the rod-shaped … Xanthan Gum
Products Yogurt is available in grocery stores in countless varieties. It is also produced itself. For this purpose, appropriate ferments are on sale in pharmacies and drugstores. According to the Duden, by the way, all three articles are correct in German, i.e. der, die and das Joghurt. Structure and properties Yogurt belongs to the fermented … Yogurt
Products Dietary fibers are commercially available in the form of powders and granules, among others, as medicinal products and dietary supplements. In pharmacies and drugstores, they are also available as open goods. In foods, dietary fibers are found in cereals, vegetables, fruits and nuts, among others. Structure and properties Dietary fibers are usually derived from … Dietary Fiber
Products Hand creams are available in numerous varieties. As a rule, they are cosmetics and not drugs or medical devices. Hand creams are also often made by the customer. Popular ingredients include waxes such as wool wax (lanolin), fatty oils, shea butter and essential oils. See also under DIY medicines. Structure and properties Hand creams … Hand Creams
