food additive

food additives are things added to food to do things. they are given numbers outside of the united states. in europe these numbers start with the letter 'e'

acidity regulators

these add acid to food so stuff doesn't grow bacteria.

acidulants

these make food sour.

anticaking agents

these stops things from getting clumpy. like salt.

antifoaming

these make food less bubbly so they fit better in containers.

antioxidants

these make food last longer.

bulking agents

these pad out food.

colours

these add colour to food.

colour retention agents

these help food keep its colour.

emulsifiers

these make oils mix with water.

flavour enhancers

they make food tastier.

flour treatment agents

these help or make flour nicer.

foaming agents

these makes food more bubbly.

fortifying agents

these make food healthier. vitamins, etc.

glazing agents

these make food shiny. sometimes they help.

humectants

these keep food moist.

preservatives

these make food last longer.

stabilizers

these make food firm.

sweeteners

these make food sweet.

thickening agents

these make food thicker.