Mennyiségnövelés

Mennyiségnövelés refers to the practice of increasing the quantity or volume of a substance, often a pharmaceutical drug or a food product. In the context of pharmaceuticals, mennyiségnövelés typically involves adding inert ingredients, known as excipients, to a small amount of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). These excipients can include fillers, binders, disintegrants, and lubricants, and they serve various purposes such as making the tablet easier to handle, ensuring consistent dosage, improving stability, or facilitating dissolution. The goal is to produce a final product that is safe, effective, and easy for patients to administer, even when the API itself is potent and required in very small quantities.

In the food industry, mennyiségnövelés can refer to the addition of ingredients to increase the bulk or volume of a product without significantly altering its flavor or nutritional profile. This might involve adding water, starch, or other thickening agents. The purpose can be economic, to reduce manufacturing costs, or to achieve a desired texture or consistency in the final food item. Regulations often govern the types and amounts of substances that can be used for mennyiségnövelés in both pharmaceuticals and food to ensure consumer safety and prevent deception. The specific methods and permissible ingredients are usually detailed in industry standards and regulatory guidelines.