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.