Food Additives Flashcards
Makes food sharper.
Acids
Change/control acidity and alkalinity of food
Acidity Regulators
Prevents caking or sticking of powders
Anticaking agents
Prevents foaming in food
Antifoaming agents
Inhibit effects of oxygen
Antioxidants
Increase the bulk of the food, without affecting its nutritional value
Bulking agents
Preserve a food’s existing color
Color Retention Agents
Allow water ang oil to be mixed together
Emulsifiers
Give food a particular taste and smell
Flavors
Enhance food existing flavors
Flavor enhancer
Added to flour to improve its color and used in baking
Flour treatment agents
Make food more attractive and appealing
Food coloring
Provides a shiny appearance and protective layer
Glazing agents
Prevents food from drying
Humectants
Gives food firmer texture
Stabilizers
Flavoring/ provides low energy
Sweeteners
Mask the taste of foods (medicine)
Sweetening agents
Increase viscosity
Thickeners
Prevents food from being exposed to atmosphere
Tracer gas
Definition of food additives
- Assorted chemicals added to food to supply specific desirable effect.
- Salt, spices and sulfide to preserve food and make them eatable.
- Substance added to food to keep up flavor and intensify taste and appearance
