Hydrochloride

Also Known As : HCL, hydrochloric acid

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Major cuisines used

All major cuisines

Usage Tips

Hydrochloride can be used as an acidifier in sauces, vegetable juices and canned goods
It is used as a gelling agent to thicken substances without changing the properties.
It is used in food processing applications such as the production of hydrolyzed vegetable protein and soy sauce.

Description

Hydrochloride is an acid salt produced from the reaction of hydrochloric acid with an organic base (such as an amine or alkaloid). It is a colorless substance that contains water with a distinctively pungent smell. As a hydrochloric acid, it is used as a food additive and in the production of gelatine(an ingredient used as a gelling agent). It is a primary component of stomach acid, that breaks down proteins in the stomach. +

Health benefits

Hydrochloride helps in maintaining an optimum pH level in the stomach. It creates an optimum acidic environment to convert pepsinogen into active pepsin enzyme, used for digestion of proteins. ⁽¹⁾
It helps to destroy microorganisms in the food particles, preventing food poisoning. It also helps to prevent digestive disorders, by limiting yeast, parasites, bacterial and viral infections. ⁽¹⁾
It helps in the absorption of vitamin B12, essential for the health of nerves, red blood cells and the immune system. ⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Hydrochloride is available in the form of a supplement. Check for its "use-by" date on the packaging.

Resource & Links

(1) .https://www.sepalika.com/gerd/hcl-benefits-stomach/

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