A food emulsifier, also called an emulgent, is a surface-active agent that acts as a border between two immiscible liquids such as oil and water, allowing them to be blended into stable emulsions. Emulsifiers also reduce stickiness, control crystallization and prevent separation.
On average, the cost for quartz countertops without installation fees included is about $75 per square foot. Although the price varies by brand and manufacturer, here are some of the average costs based on quality: 1  Low-quality quartz: $50 to $60 per square foot.  Mid-quality quartz: $60 to $70 per square foot.
All of these products are container shipped across oceans, and this is dependent on petroleum prices. 1  Granite: Slab granite can start around $60 per square foot, but prices exponentially rise from there. 2  Quartz: From $67 to $93 per square foot, installed. Cost of a typical quartz counter installation, comprised of 28 square feet of Zodiaq Abyss Black with 5 square feet of similar material bevel edged backsplash, and a cut-out made for a double-bowl sink, will be about $2,219 to $3,081.