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additive

[ad-i-tiv] / ˈæd ɪ tɪv /


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Nathalie clicks on the additive in question: E450.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

He called internet-based storytelling “another additive source for material for movies.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

Additionally, customers beyond Nvidia are looking into NPO and CPO solutions, Chatterjee said, which would be additive to guidance for the coming years.

From MarketWatch Jun. 11, 2026

The deal with Netflix is the latest example of how the lines are blurring in the podcast business as the industry embraces video. iHeartMedia Chief Executive Bob Pittman said it has been additive.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

I’m betting it got its creaminess from xanthan gum or some other additive.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

I rotated among brands to lessen the likelihood that these additives would heavily influence my results.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Rivelino Rodriguez, chef lecturer at The Guernsey Institute, said the project was designed to give parents "inspiration for cheap adaptable meals that taste good without all the additives and preservatives found in ready-made foods".

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

They said they consumed raw dairy because they wanted to reduce their inflammation, and avoid additives, and prevent lactose intolerance, and clear their skin, and bring their hormones into balance.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

Similarly, packaged pancakes and waffles are filled with sugars and are often ultraprocessed, loaded with harmful additives.

From MarketWatch Jun. 21, 2026

Several of the ingredients were synthetic additives that are permitted under federal organic rules.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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