Betaine is a chemical compound found in many plants and animals, and is used in a variety of industries. It is a zwitterionic compound, meaning it has both a positive and negative charge, and is used as a surfactant, a chelating agent, and a buffering agent. Betaine is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, and in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient. It is also used in the cosmetics industry as a moisturizer and emulsifier. In the agricultural industry, betaine is used as a fertilizer and soil conditioner. Betaine is also used in the production of biodegradable plastics, and as a corrosion inhibitor in the oil and gas industry. It is also used in the production of detergents, and as a stabilizer in the production of emulsions. Companies in the betaine market include BASF, Dow Chemical, AkzoNobel, Cargill, Solvay, and Evonik Industries. Show Less Read more
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