Additives

Question 1

Preservatives

Answer 1

Keep food longer by protecting against microorganisms

Shelf life is improved, preventing food waste

E.g. salt

Question 2

Colourings

Answer 2

Replaces colour in foods which are lost during processing

Improves natural colour of food
improving appearance, more attractive

E.g. caramel E150

Question 3

Antioxidants

Answer 3

Gives food longer shelf life by protecting against deterioration (caused by air)

Increased shelf life and appearance

Question 4

Emulsifiers

Answer 4

Improves texture

Stops from separating, gives smooth, creamy product (butter)

E.g. lecithin

Question 5

Flavourings

Answer 5

Improves taste and smell (replace favour lose through processing)

Reduce cost of adding “real” ing.

E.g. vanilla

Question 6

Sweeteners

Answer 6

Gives sweeteners without calories

Helpful for losing weight

E.g. saccharin

Question 7

Advantages to manufacturers

Additives

Answer 7

Produces wide range of food products

Improves product overall (colour, flavour, texture) by restoring

Question 8

Disadvantages to manufacturers

Additives

Answer 8

Some colours/flavours unnecessary

Some consumers may have allergy to additive

Question 9

Advantages to consumers

Additives

Answer 9

Wider variety of food choice

Food lasts longer so not shopping as often

Question 10

Disadvantages to consumer

Additives

Answer 10

Can be allergic

Some flavours and colours unnecessary