The Types of Food Additives
What is a food additive?
Ø Food additive is a natural or synthetic substance which is added to food to:
->improve the taste and texture
->preserve and extend food storage life (longer shelf life)
Ø There are two main groups of additives:
a) Preservatives and antioxidants to protect food from being spoiled by bacterial attack or atmospheric oxidation
b) Flavouring agents, stabilizers, thickening agents (thickeners), and dyes
(Colouring agents) to enhance the taste, smell and appearance of the food
sweets ~ a good example ;)
ice cream , a good example too hehehe
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