L-Cysteine

What is L-Cysteine?

L-Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid. It is often used as a dough conditioner in the baking industry.

L-Cysteine helps improve the texture and handling properties of dough. It reduces the disulfide bonds in gluten, making the dough more elastic and easier to process.

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L-Cysteine Distributor & Supplier Information

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Information About L-Cysteine

Application
L-Cysteine is often used in bread products, pastries, and certain beverages as a dough conditioner and flavor enhancer.

Formulation
L-Cysteine acts as a reducing agent in food and beverage products, breaking down bonds in dough to improve its texture and manageability.

Specification
Appearance: White crystal or crystalline powder

Solubility: Freely soluble in water and ethanol

pH: 1.5-2.0


About AIFI - A L-Cysteine Supplier & Distributor

American International Foods, Inc. is a leading L-Cysteine supplier with an additional full service portfolio of over 2500 food and beverage ingredients. We offer one of the most extensive lines of amino acids distributed to manufacturers and processors in the food, beverage, pet food, health and nutrition sectors. With a strategic nationwide warehouse network and our reliable just-in-time deliveries, we can supply your business with high quality amino acids at competitive prices.