CHEM 132.

2 – BIOCHEMISTRY (LABORATORY)
LABORATORY REPORT

Name: Monsanto, Rhey Christian O.__ Date Submitted: 07 – 02 – 21________

Lab Schedule: F 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM Date Performed: ______________________

Exercise No. 10
Chemicals in Foods and Drugs
I. OBJECTIVES:
1. To describe the chemical components present in food and drugs by reading the labels of the containers
2. To research the function and biological effects of those chemical compounds.

II. LABORATORY RECORD

Food/Drug Chemicals Listed Formula and/or Structure Function Dangers

K2HPO4 Dipotassium phosphate is Headaches, constipation,

used as an emulsifier, hyperphosphatemia, and
stabilizer, and texturiser dizziness can all be
Dipotassium phosphate because of its properties. symptoms of too much
dipotassium phosphate in
the body.
Nescafe

SiO2 Silicon dioxide is a food This might include

ingredient that prevents allergic response
Silicon dioxide clumping by acting as an symptoms as well as
anti-caking agent. stomach issues.
 C₆H₁₂O₆ It is a kind of sugar that is
Glucose acquired from foods and
may be utilized as a
sweetener as well as a
source of energy for the
body.
Coconut oil C33H62O6 Coconut oil is a saturated
fatty acid that may be
utilized to increase fat
burning and provide a fast
source of energy, or it can
be converted into ketones.
C20H27FN2 Caseinate is a thickening
and emulsifying chemical
used to increase fat
retention in foods and
water, suppress syneresis,
Caseinate and improve food texture
and flavor.
Sugar consumption in
excess can lead to
obesity, heart disease, and
diabetes.
Too much coconut oil can
lead to digestive
problems including
diarrhea and constipation.
Stomach ache, chest pain,
allergic reactions, and the
development of colonic
cancers are all possible
side effects.
 C6H6Na3O9P Antioxidant Sodium Because Sodium Ascorbyl
Ascorbyl Phosphate Phosphate is a very active
neutralizes skin- substance, it may cause skin
damaging free radicals, irritation.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate stimulates collagen
synthesis, evens skin
tone, and has antibacterial
properties.

C3H8O3 Glycerin is a humectant, a Allergic reactions, such as

sort of moisturizing agent stinging, burning, redness,
that draws water from or irritation, are possible.
Glycerin deeper layers of the skin
and the air into the outer
layer of the skin.
Antimicrobial properties
of glycerin are also
possible.
C6H6N2O Niacinamide plays an May experience allergic
important role in keeping reaction.
the skin healthy that can
Ponds
be used to treat skin
Niacinamide conditions like acne and
rosacea, a facial skin
disorder characterized by
redness.

C20H22O3 Sun protection products Long-term usage may

contain butyl
Butyl Methoxydiben- methoxydibenzoylmethan
zoylmethane e, which is utilized in the
composition.
TiO2 In cosmetics, titanium
Titanium dioxide dioxide is used to help
conceal imperfections and
brighten the skin.
Titanium dioxide enables
for the employment of
induce photosensitivity
and skin irritation, as well
as possibly disrupting
hormone balances.
It's probable that it's a
carcinogen, which means
it can cause cancer.
thinner make-up coats to
get the same effect.