Food additive

Food additive is any natural or synthetic material other than the basic raw ingredients used in the production of a food item to enhance the final product. additive is also any substance that may affect the characteristics of any food, including those used in the production, processing, treatment, packaging, transportation or storage of food.

Additive usage
Additives are not used to mask problems (such as spoiling) in the food, but often used to prevent spoilage or other loss of quality.

Types of additive
There are many type of food additives, such as :
 * acididity regulators and buffers
 * anti-caking agents
 * anti-oxidants
 * bread enhancers
 * emulsifiers
 * food colours
 * preservatives
 * stabilisers
 * thickening agents

All are tested for toxicity and safety. However, side effects can never completely be excluded.

Also read

 * E numbers

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