additives

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I ask if Sour Patch Kids are gluten-free, and I get a warning about additives in the ingredient list.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

"Different types of plastics behave differently during conversion, and additives such as dyes and stabilisers can interfere with the process. Efficient sorting and pre-treatment are therefore essential to maximise performance and product quality."

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Jet fuel is essentially a highly refined form of kerosene with specialised additives, and is usually produced from fractional distillation of crude oil.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

When California passed its landmark food safety law in 2023, it did more than ban a handful of controversial additives — it stepped into a role the federal government had long failed to fill.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

He argued that the rules for organics had to allow synthetic additives and preservatives.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan