Emulsifier

What is Emulsifier?

The ingredient that holds oil and water phases together in a stable mixture. Emulsifier choice drives texture, stability and the eventual sensory claim, and it is usually the last thing a formulator will agree to change — a request to swap it is effectively a request to reformulate.

At a glance

Category

Formulation

Also known as

유화제

Korean term

유화제

Last reviewed

July 23, 2026

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