Food additive

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Food Additive

A Food Additive (pronunciation: /fuːd ædɪtɪv/) is a substance added to food to enhance its flavor or appearance or to preserve its shelf life.

Etymology

The term "Food Additive" is derived from the English words "food" and "additive". "Food" comes from the Old English "fōda", meaning "nourishment", and "additive" comes from the Latin "additivus", meaning "that which is added".

Types of Food Additives

Food additives can be classified into several categories, including:

Related Terms

  • E number: A system of identifying food additives used within the European Union and Switzerland.
  • GRAS: An acronym for "Generally Recognized As Safe", a designation used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food additives that are considered safe for consumption.
  • Food Safety: The practice of handling, preparing, and storing food in ways that prevent foodborne illness.
  • Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.

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