Applications and Uses of Kojic Acid
by Shawn 2014-10-29
Kojic Acid is a organic acid widely used as antioxidant and preservative in food production. As a antioxidant and preservative, Kojic Acid can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
Kojic Acid in Food Production
Kojic Acid is widely used as antioxidant, preservative, Color fixative and raw material in food production.
- As Color fixative : in meat product to prevent discoloration of meat.
- As antioxidant, preservative: in food industries to prevent deterioration and inhibit bacteria.
- As raw material: in maltol and ethyl maltol production.
Kojic Acid in Beverage
Not enough is known about application of Kojic Acid in beverage.
Kojic Acid in Pharmaceutical
Kojic Acid is widely used as intermediate in Pharmaceutical.
- As intermediate: in Cephalosporins manufacturing.
Kojic Acid in Cosmetics
Kojic Acid is widely used as Whitening agents in Cosmetics.
- As Whitening agents: in comestic and personal care product to inhibit the formation of melanin.
Kojic Acid in Agriculture/Animal Feed
Kojic Acid is widely used as intermediate in Agriculture/Animal Feed.
- As intermediate: in pesticides manufacturing to increase the rate of production.
Kojic Acid in Other Industries
Not enough is known about application of Kojic Acid in other industries.
This application file is based on limited review of Foodchem International Corporation. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about Kojic Acid or want to report new applications of Kojic Acid to us.