Ethyl alcohol or ethanol is a flammable, colorless, and odorless liquid compound with the molecular formula C2H6O. It is an organic compound that is often used in many industries such as those dealing in food and beverages.
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Food and Nutrition
Ethyl alcohol is used as a solvent in the extraction and concentration of various food ingredients, flavours, and essences.
It is widely applied for the preparation of extracts, tinctures and concentrates in the culinary industry.
It is made by the action of yeast on sugars and affects the alcoholic content and character of these beverages.
It is most commonly employed in the preparation of flavoured syrups, extracts, and other flavourings.
This is because ethyl alcohol kills microorganisms, and thus it can be used to preserve foods by preventing their spoilage.
Ethyl alcohol is used as a carrier for food supplements including colours, flavours and other food additives.
This assists in the dispersion and dispersion of these ingredients into food systems.
Ethyl alcohol is typically available in various packaging forms, including bottles, drums, or bulk containers, depending on the intended use and quantity required in the food industry.