food additives
Processed ingredient extras
Food additives are substances added to food during processing to preserve freshness, enhance flavor, improve texture, or alter appearance.
Salt and sugar are ancient additives; modern ones include emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial colors, and preservatives like sodium benzoate.
The label listed a dozen food additives I couldn't pronounce.
The term often carries negative connotations, suggesting something unnatural or potentially harmful.
Nitrogen-oxygen salt compounds
- nitritesNitrogen-oxygen salt compounds
- sulfitesPreservative sulfur-based chemicals
- parabensCosmetic antimicrobial compounds
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
Orchid pod extract
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- MSGUmami compound, abbreviated
- extractsRemoves or concentrated essences
Combines immiscible liquids
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
- lecithinNatural emulsifying compound
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
gelatin · agar · cellulose · monoglycerides · diglycerides · alginate · maltodextrin · humectant
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
iron · zinc · omega-3 · probiotics · prebiotics · fiber · iodine · niacin
Plant-derived food colorant
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- paprikaGround dried pepper
- carmineDeep red from insects
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
saffron · spirulina · beta-carotene · tartrazine · cochineal · lycopene · riboflavin
nitrates
Nitrogen-oxygen salt compounds
vanilla
Orchid pod extract
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- MSGUmami compound, abbreviated
emulsifier
Combines immiscible liquids
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
- lecithinNatural emulsifying compound
pectin · gelatin · agar · cellulose · monoglycerides · diglycerides · alginate · maltodextrin · humectant · glycerin
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
calcium · iron · zinc · omega-3 · probiotics · prebiotics · fiber · iodine · niacin · thiamine
annatto
Plant-derived food colorant
chlorophyll · saffron · spirulina · beta-carotene · tartrazine · cochineal · lycopene · riboflavin
aspartame
Artificial low-calorie sweetener
- sucraloseArtificial zero-calorie sweetener
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
- steviaPlant-derived sugar alternative
xylitol · erythritol · mannitol · isomalt · maltitol · sorbitol · allulose · inulin
- food issuesfactory farming, GMOs, pesticides, misleading labels, artificial sweeteners
- Food Scienceenzymes, carbohydrates, proteins, pH, vitamins
- FDA regulationFDA, drug approval, medical devices, prescription drugs, dietary supplements
- food policyUSDA, FDA, dietary guidelines, nutrition facts, school lunch
- Food Technologypasteurization, canning, refrigeration, preservatives, freeze drying
- Health Regulationdrug approval, drug safety, medical devices, product recalls, health warnings
food additiveswhole foods
Unrefined, unprocessed edibles
natural ingredients · organic foods · natural foods · fresh ingredients
food additivesclean eating
Unprocessed, natural diet
slow food · farm-to-table · traditional cooking · home cooking · ancestral diet
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