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Specialty Additives

Phenolic and tocopherol antioxidants, hydrocolloid thickeners, lecithin and dairy-protein emulsifiers, preservatives, enzymes, sweeteners, and flavor compounds for finished-food and beverage formulation.

Overview

Specialty food additives are the functional ingredients a formulator doses at lownpercentages to control oxidation, texture, microbial growth, sweetness, color, and flavor in anfinished food or beverage. RawSource's specialty-additives line for food and beveragenspans five working groups: phenolic and tocopherol antioxidants, weak-acid and fatty-acidnpreservatives, hydrocolloid thickeners, lecithin and dairy-protein emulsifiers, and processingnaids such as enzymes, a high-intensity sweetener, bulking sugars, and flavor compounds.

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Antioxidants are the largest group, and they carry the page's one real trade-off. Thensynthetic phenolics (BHA, BHT, TBHQ, propyl gallate) give longer induction times, carry throughnfrying heat, and cost less per protected pound; mixed tocopherols are label-friendly but lessnheat-stable. Specify a synthetic phenolic for high-temperature frying oils, and tocopherols wherena clean label outranks maximum thermal stability. Propyl gallate is often blended with BHA innlower-temperature systems because it also binds trace metals.

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Hydrocolloids and emulsifiers handle body and stability: xanthan gum suspends particulates atnlow dose, propylene glycol alginate holds viscosity in acid systems, and lecithins conditionndough and wet dry blends. Match the thickener to pH first. The line also includes enzymes,nacesulfame K, lactose and glucose bulking agents, flavor compounds, and several specialtyningredients supplied for fortified and supplement blends. Confirm grade and regulatory status fornyour application and jurisdiction.

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Recommended Chemistries
40 materials
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Ethyl Ascorbic Acid)
CAS 86404-04-8
Ascorbic-acid derivative Quick view
Acesulfame Potassium (Acesulfame K, Ace-K)
CAS 55589-62-3
High-intensity sweetener Quick view
Amylase (Alpha-Amylase Enzyme)
CAS 9000-90-2
Starch-hydrolyzing enzyme (processing aid) Quick view
Anhydrous Lactose (Lactose)
CAS 63-42-3
Carbohydrate bulking agent / diluent Quick view
Astaxanthin
CAS 472-61-7
Carotenoid colorant Quick view
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
CAS 58-85-5
Nutrient ingredient (fortification) Quick view
Bromelain
CAS 9001-00-7
Proteolytic enzyme (processing aid) Quick view
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
CAS 25013-16-5
Phenolic antioxidant Quick view
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
CAS 128-37-0
Phenolic antioxidant Quick view
Calcium Caprylate (Calcium Octanoate)
CAS 2115-00-6
Fatty-acid preservative salt Quick view
Calcium Caseinate
CAS 9005-43-0
Dairy-protein emulsifier / film former Quick view
Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked Lime, Hydrated Lime, Lime water, Lime milk)
CAS 1305-62-0
Alkaline processing aid Quick view
Chlorine Dioxide
CAS 10049-04-4
Oxidizing sanitizer / antimicrobial Quick view
Cinnamaldehyde (Cinnamic Aldehyde)
CAS 104-55-2
Flavor / aroma compound (cinnamon) Quick view
Croscarmellose Sodium (Cross-Linked Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium)
CAS 74811-65-7
Swelling cellulose gum Quick view
D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
CAS 59-02-9
Tocopherol antioxidant Quick view
Ethyl Maltol
CAS 4940-11-8
Flavor enhancer Quick view
Eugenol (4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol)
CAS 97-53-0
Flavor / aroma compound Quick view
Glucose (Dextrose, D-Glucose)
CAS 50-99-7
Bulk sweetener / humectant sugar Quick view
Hydrogenated Lecithin
CAS 92128-87-5
Oxidatively stable lecithin emulsifier Quick view
Inositol (myo-Inositol)
CAS 87-89-8
Carbohydrate nutrient ingredient Quick view
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (LCLT)
CAS 36687-82-8
Amino-acid ingredient Quick view
Lactose Monohydrate
CAS 64044-51-5
Carbohydrate bulking agent Quick view
Lactose Monohydrate (Hydrous Lactose)
CAS 10039-26-6
Carbohydrate bulking agent (fine) Quick view
Lecithin (Soy Lecithin)
CAS 8002-43-5
Lecithin emulsifier Quick view
Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E, Tocopherol)
CAS 10191-41-0
Tocopherol antioxidant (liquid) Quick view
Mixed Tocopherols Powder (Vitamin E Powder)
CAS 1406-66-2
Tocopherol antioxidant Quick view
Potassium Sorbate (E202)
CAS 24634-61-5
Preservation Quick view
Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA, E405)
CAS 9005-37-2
Acid-stable thickener / foam stabilizer Quick view
Quercetin Dihydrate (Quercetin)
CAS 6151-25-3
Specialty flavonoid ingredient Quick view
Resveratrol (trans-Resveratrol, 3,5,4′-Trihydroxystilbene)
CAS 501-36-0
Specialty botanical ingredient Quick view
Saponin (Saponins)
CAS 8047-15-2
Natural surfactant / foaming agent Quick view
Sodium Benzoate (Benzoate of Soda)
CAS 532-32-1
Preservation Quick view
Sodium Caseinate
CAS 9005-46-3
Dairy-protein emulsifier Quick view
Sodium Erythorbate
CAS 6381-77-7
Preservation Quick view
Soy Lecithin (Soya Lecithin)
CAS 8030-76-0
Lecithin emulsifier (powder) Quick view
Starch
CAS 9005-25-8
Thickener / texturizer Quick view
tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)
CAS 1948-33-0
Phenolic antioxidant Quick view
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
CAS 50-81-7
Preservation Quick view
Water Decoloring Agent
CAS 55295-98-2
Decolorizing / sequestrant processing aid Quick view
Where it's used
  • Oxidation control in fats, oils, fried snacks, and emulsions (phenolic and tocopherol antioxidants)
  • Body, suspension, and texture in sauces, dressings, dairy, and beverages (xanthan, alginate, starch, cellulose gum)
  • Emulsification and dough conditioning with lecithins and dairy-protein caseinates
  • Mold, yeast, and surface preservation with fatty-acid and oxidizing preservative chemistries
  • Sweetening, flavor, bulking, and enzymatic processing aids for finished-food formulation
Frequently asked questions
Does RawSource supply food specialty additives in bulk?
Yes. RawSource sources food and beverage specialty additives in bulk, from antioxidants and hydrocolloids to lecithins, enzymes, sweeteners, and flavor compounds. Packaging runs from bags and drums to totes and supersacks, matched to your consumption rate. Request a quote with your CAS, grade, and volume.
Which antioxidant should I use for high-temperature frying oils?
TBHQ carries through high-temperature frying better than most phenolic antioxidants and protects the finished fried product. BHA and BHT are common in oils and snack coatings, and propyl gallate is often blended with BHA in lower-temperature systems because it also binds trace metals. Mixed tocopherols are the label-friendly option but are less heat-stable.
What is the difference between synthetic phenolic antioxidants and tocopherols?
Synthetic phenolics (BHA, BHT, TBHQ, propyl gallate) generally give longer induction times, better heat carry-through, and lower cost per protected pound. Tocopherols are natural-source and label-friendly but less stable at frying temperatures. The choice is a trade-off between maximum stability and a cleaner label.
Are these additives food grade?
Many catalog items carry FCC, NF, USP, or Kosher designations in their names. RawSource provides the supporting documentation (TDS, SDS, COA, and grade or certification statements) on request. Confirm the required grade and regulatory status for your application and jurisdiction before specifying.
Disclaimer. Information on this page is provided for general reference and compiled from authoritative public sources (e.g. PubChem/ECHA). Values are typical and are not a guaranteed specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot you purchase governs. Products are sold for industrial and professional use only. Nothing here is a medical, health, or efficacy claim. Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, and confirm regulatory status, classification, and suitability for your application and jurisdiction.
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