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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That makes it an unapproved food additive and is considered unsafe.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Silicon dioxide is found in paints and printing paper, for example, and is also used as a food additive.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 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

The American Beverage Association, which represents Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, has been vocal in saying that the W.H.O.’s food additive panel — not the cancer experts — should be the lead authority evaluating aspartame.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Yeast itself is considered to be a valuable food additive.

From History of Phosphorus by Farber, Eduard