Food additives

Question 1

what are additives

Answer 1

a natural or synthetic substance added to carry out a specific role in food products

Question 2

what are some additives

Answer 2

colourings
flavourings
sweeteners
preservatives
emulsifiers
antioxidants

Question 3

what does colouring do and examples

Answer 3

making food look attractive 
sweets 
jam
icing 
jelly

Question 4

what do flavourings do and examples

Answer 4

make food taste better
yogurts
ice cream
sweets

Question 5

what do sweeteners do and examples

Answer 5

adds sweetness to foods without adding sugar

Question 6

what do preservation do and examples

Answer 6

helps food last longer by preventing bacteria growth quicker
bacon
cooked meats 
fruit juices 
jam

Question 7

what do emulsifiers do and examples

Answer 7

help food mix together that would separate
mayonnaise
salad dressing

Question 8

what do antioxides do and examples

Answer 8

help food last longer by stopping fatty foods going rancid
margarine
butter

Question 9

what do raising agents do and examples

Answer 9

help to raise and lighten baked goods

cakes

Question 10

what do nutrients do and examples

Answer 10

enrich foods
breakfast foods
margarine
flour

Question 11

what are some advantages

Answer 11

• look good
• longer shelf life
• cheaper

Question 12

what are some disadvantages

Answer 12

• can trigger some allergies
• associated with some health issues
• some colouring linked with hyperactivity in children