(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of Chemistry

The food industry uses colloids in various products to improve their texture, appearance, and flavor. A common example is mayonnaise, which is a stable emulsion of water and oil with the addition of stabilizing substances. Considering this context of colloids application in the food industry, answer: (a) What is the function of stabilizing substances in mayonnaise and how do they act in the colloidal system? (b) Name two other applications of colloids in the food industry and explain the role of colloids in these applications. (c) Evaluate the importance of knowledge about colloids in food in relation to safety and sustainability in the food industry, relating the topic to the local context.