Advantages Of Food Additives Flashcards
List the advantages of food additives
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Increase the variety of foods available Reduce the rate at which food spoils Reduce the risk of food poisoning Prevent food waste Enhance the colour of food Improve the overall taste of food Enhance the nutritional value of foods Improve the texture of food
How do additives increase the variety of foods available?
As flavourings add different flavour to food
What additives reduce the rate at which food spoils?
Preservatives and antioxidants
What additives reduce the risk of food poisoning?
Preservatives
How do preservatives reduce the risk of food poisoning?
As bacteria growth is inhibited
What additives prevent food waste?
Preservatives and antioxidants
How do preservatives and antioxidants prevent food waste?
As food does not go off as quickly
What additives enhance the colour of food?
Colourings
Colourings enhance the colour of food, what affect does this have on the consumer
This enhances the appearance of the food and makes it more appetising to the consumer
What additives improve the overall taste of foods?
Flavourings
What additives enhance the nutritional value of foods?
Nutritive additives
What additives improve the texture of food?
Physical conditioning agents
