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an emulsifier is a substance that bonds oil and water. one and of the emulsifier is hydrophobic, one end is hydrophilic. this means that through the emulsifier, the oil and water are able to bond. examples of emulsifiers are egg yolk, milk, detergent, washing up liquid, mayonnaise, vinegar and mustard.

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Emulsification is the act of breaking large fat globules into smaller particles which are uniformly distributed. The bile acids in our small intestine are key in making sure this happens so that fat can be digested.

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