food additive

NOUN

something added to processed food

Synonyms

STRONGEST

preservative

WEAK

artificial additive artificial coloring artificial flavoring preservative medium

Example Sentences

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The food additive carrageenan -- also known as E 407 -- is used by the food industry as an emulsifier and thickening agent in numerous finished products.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

Each plant they use is an approved food or food additive and was chosen because of its ability to enhance Gaba in the brain.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

California, along with the EU and Japan, has already banned the use of BVO as a food additive, so it will be interesting to see if the FDA’s proposal for a national ban takes hold.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2023

The FDA is required to review the safety of any new food additive and grant approval before it can be used.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Yeast itself is considered to be a valuable food additive.

From History of Phosphorus by Farber, Eduard