date:Feb 06, 2017
ood colors maintain or improve appearance. Emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners give foods the texture and consistency consumers expect. Leavening agents allow baked goods to rise during baking. Some additives help control the acidity and alkalinity of foods, while other ingredients help maintain the taste and appeal of foods with reduced fat content.
What Is a Food Additive?
In its broadest sense, a food additive is any substance added to food. Legally, the term refers to any substance