Food Additives

Food Additives refers to a kind of natural or artificially synthetic chemicals which can improve the sensory properties (color, smell, taste) of food and food quality. To the adult foods, we can add some additives according to the China's health standards. However, the food additives should be strictly controlled to be applied to infant foods. Infant body has a relative weak detoxification mechanisms or protection mechanisms, being likely to cause the accumulation of large quantities of chemical substances. The World Health Organization and many countries have specified that food additives are not allowed to be supplemented to the infant food. Children's food should also be limited from using of food additives such as saccharin, colorings and flavors. Especially, for the food of baby of less than 12-week-old such as infant formula and cereal products, they should be completely free of food additives. Classification of the food additives: Food additives can be divided into two categories including natural food additives and synthetic food additives. Natural food additive is obtained through using animal and plant or microbial metabolites as raw materials and further extraction. Chemical synthetic additives are obtained through de novo synthesis using chemical substances as raw materials. According to the usage purpose and the nature of chemicals, food additives can be divided into various categories, namely: (1) acid, alkali, salt; (2) bulking agent; (3) antioxidant and synergist; (4) the carrier solvent ; (5) edible pigment; (6) emulsifier, stabilizer and thickener; (7) enzyme preparation for food processing; (8) antifoaming agent; (9) the flavorant (10) bleaching agent; (11) color former; (12) quality improver; (13) sweetener; (14) preservative; (15) sour agent; (16) anti-caking agent; (17) coagulant and

What is Ammonium benzoate used for?

Ammonium benzoate (CAS 1863-63-4), the ammonium salt of benzoic acid, is widely used for its antimicrobial properties in cosmetics, personal care, and various other types of consumer products.

Sep 30,2026  Food Additives

Ascorbyl Palmitate – E304 food additive

Ascorbyl palmitate is a derivative formed through the esterification of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and palmitic acid; in the food industry, it is commonly referred to as vitamin C ester or vitamin C pa

Sep 28,2026  Food Additives

Taurine: Benefits, Uses, Dosage, and Safety

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that occurs naturally in the human body. It is found in relatively high concentrations in tissues such as the brain, heart, skeletal muscles, and eyes.

Sep 20,2026  Food Additives

Preparation and Typical Applications of Gamma-Decalactone

γ-Decalactone is a typical peach-flavored lactone, which is widely used as a natural additive in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

Sep 7,2026  Food Additives

The hero behind the improvement of bread——Full analysis of Calcium Stearyl-2-Lactylate

CSL is a safe and efficient food emulsifier and dough improver.

Aug 11,2026  Food Additives

Benefits of Fumaric Acid

Fumaric acid (CAS 110-17-8), also known as allomaleic acid, is a naturally occurring bioactive compound primarily extracted from plant sources such as Fumaria officinalis , lichens, mosses, and mushro

Jul 28,2026  Food Additives

Production and Applications of D-Psicose, a Low Calorie Sweetener

D-Psicose is considered one of the preferred natural low calories sweeteners for those seeking an alternative to table sugar sucrose.

Jul 17,2026  Food Additives

Synthesis of hexyl acetate

Hexyl acetate, a short-chain ester with fruity odor, is a significant green note flavor compound andwidely used in the food industry.

Jun 1,2026  Food Additives

Effects of L-epicatechin

L-epicatechin has been associated with mitochondrial improvements in many studies of different organs or tissues, such as the heart,skeletal muscle, and neurons

Apr 14,2026  Food Additives
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