Questions tagged [emulsion]

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Looking for a tasteless emulsifier, or a method to mix oily substances into water

I've been experimenting with blending flavors into water based drinks, but these experiments have largely ended up with a thin oily layer on top of my watery liquid. What I require is an emulsifier to stabilize my oil-water mixture while: 1) Not…
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emulisified sauces

I make home made buffalo and bbq sauces and I am finding they separate....I want to bottle for family in baskets but don't like them separating in the canning jars. If I switch to clarified butter or a liquid butter alternative will this help? If so…
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What is the proper way to use polysorbate to create an emulsion?

I am looking for an emulsifier that will bind my flavouring oil and syrup, but will not destroy the taste. I was told to try polysorbate 20 and 80. I have mixed the oil and water, and added some polysorbate 80. There is a layer still on top of the…