Uses
-Water softener and Detergents: The reason this compound was so affective was because it would combine with calcium and iron salts to lessen the number of hard compounds in the water. The compound has been used in both and bathing and cleaning solutions primarily under the Calgon brand name.
-One of the most common uses today is as an additive in food. It can be used as a thickener or, as used in most cases, as an agent to increase the PH of some foods. The foods it is found in are primarily processed and imitation dairy products, meats, poultry, seafood products and even pet treats. Some items are:
-Canned Milk
-Cheese Dips/Powders
-Imitation Cheese
-Whipped Topping
-Ice Creams
-Egg whites
-Ham
-Roast Beef
-One of the most common uses today is as an additive in food. It can be used as a thickener or, as used in most cases, as an agent to increase the PH of some foods. The foods it is found in are primarily processed and imitation dairy products, meats, poultry, seafood products and even pet treats. Some items are:
-Canned Milk
-Cheese Dips/Powders
-Imitation Cheese
-Whipped Topping
-Ice Creams
-Egg whites
-Ham
-Roast Beef