1. Filling and icing. Many bakery products rely on the use of fillings and icings, the structural properties of which can be suitably modified by the use of an appropriate emulsifier that provides the following functions
(a) Controls syneresis(weeping)
(b) Increases volume
(c) Improves moisture retention
(d) Improves stiffness(body) of icing
(e) Improves appearance, texture and mouthfeel
(f) Reduces mixing time
(g) Aids aeration and improves yield
(h) Gives longer shelf-life