date:Mar 06, 2019
many stages, from production to consumption of food (Branen et al. 2001). The use of these additives is a well-acquired practice but may be associated with certain risks. Used judiciously, food additives promote food safety, maintain nutritional quality and improve the texture, taste and appearance of foods.
Every food additive has been allotted a unique number in the International Numbering System (INS), adopted and extended by the Codex Alimentarius used to uniquely identify a food additive