乳化剤(にゅうかざい)

にゅうかざい
noun
emulsifier (food additive)
food
1. emulsifier (food additive)
A substance that helps oil and water mix and stay blended, used as a food additive and in cosmetics. 乳化(にゅうか) (emulsification) + 剤(ざい) (agent).
乳化剤(にゅうかざい)を加(くわ)える。
Add an emulsifier.
このパンには乳化剤(にゅうかざい)が入(はい)っている。
This bread contains an emulsifier.
原材料名(げんざいりょうめい)に乳化剤(にゅうかざい)と書(か)かれている。
The ingredients list shows "emulsifier".

乳化(にゅうか) (emulsification) + 剤(ざい) (agent, preparation). Keeps oil and water from separating in processed foods and cosmetics.

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Added 2026.7.14 15:18 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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