Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides (LACTEM) are effective food emulsifiers used to improve dough strength, elasticity, and gas retention. Commonly applied in bakery products, they enhance volume, crumb softness, and texture while ensuring stable processing performance and consistent quality in both industrial and artisanal baking.
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