Food Additives

Food Additives refer to chemical or natural substances that are intentionally added during food production, processing, or storage to improve food quality, processing performance, shelf life, or sensory characteristics (e.g., color, aroma, texture).

Effects:

• Preservation (e.g., sodium benzoate)

• Coloring (e.g., beta-carotene)

• Thickening (e.g., carboxymethyl cellulose)

• Flavoring (e.g., monosodium glutamate)

• Nutrient fortification (e.g., vitamin D₃, iron supplements)