
Emulsifier and co-emulsifiers are increasingly used in the food production as it makes oil-in-water emulsion possible. Food processing industry is using both natural and synthetic emulsifiers. The use of emulsifier and co-emulsifiers in foods have also increased as manufacturers are focusing on providing food products with low fat content, and also maintaining flavor and texture of the food products. The most commonly used raw materials for producing emulsifiers are soy bean oil, palm oil, and sunflower oil. Natural food emulsifiers are gaining lot of popularity in the market as apart from maintaining freshness of the food for a long time, it also prevent growth of molds in food. Foods including biscuits, cakes, soft drinks, frozen desserts, bread, and caramels are some of the largest users of natural emulsifiers.