- plural of additive.
additives
Example Sentences
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Foods “cross into ultra-processed territory when they contain preservatives, flavorings and other food additives, or substances ... to enhance flavor and increase shelf life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
A basic rule of thumb is that to be ultra-processed a product needs more than five ingredients, with at least one not normally found in your kitchen - things like emulsifiers, additives and flavourings.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The team, led by Srinivasan Revathi, focused on two natural additives.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
That may be because, as the authors write, “practically all cereals now promote nutritional or health benefits” that “offset concerns about sugar” or other additives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
He argued that the rules for organics had to allow synthetic additives and preservatives.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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