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

D-tryptophan: an appropriate natural food preservative

D-tryptophan is a non-protein amino acid widely used in the food industry and agriculture. Although does not participate in protein synthesis, D-tryptophan shows special physiological functions.

Sep 13,2024  Food Additives

What is sodium erythorbate used for in food?

Sodium erythorbate is a food additive used primarily in meats, poultry and soft drinks.

Aug 29,2024  Food Additives

Retinyl acetate: a naturally occurring fatty acid ester form of retinol

Retinyl Acetate is a naturally occurring fatty acid ester form of retinol (vitamin A) with potential antineoplastic and chemopreventive activities.

Aug 28,2024  Food Additives

Q:Is Calcium propionate dangerous?

A:Calcium propionate is an organic salt formed by the reaction between calcium hydroxide and propionic acid and has the molecular formula (CH3CH2COO)2Ca.

Aug 26,2024  Food Additives

Q:Is daily consumption of calcium carbonate considered safe?

A:Calcium carbonate is generally safe for daily calcium supplementation.

Aug 26,2024  Food Additives

Q:What is the mechanism of action and toxicity of Sodium benzoate?

A:Sodium benzoate is commonly used in worldwide food. As a food additive, sodium benzoate has the E number E211.

Aug 23,2024  Food Additives

What are the benefits of L-(+)-Ergothioneine

Chemically, L-(+)-Ergothioneine corresponds to the betaine of 2-thio-L-histidine. In an aqueous solution, the tautomeric-2-thio-imidazole exists predominantly in the thione form.

Aug 14,2024  Food Additives

The side effects of Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis.

Jul 26,2024  Food Additives

Q:Can you eat Silica gel?

A:Silica gel packets contain small grains of silicon dioxide in solid form. It is a drying agent that can draw in water molecules through the paper packaging.

Jul 19,2024  Food Additives

Isomalt: uses and Side effects

Isomalt has been used in the food industry mainly due to its low glycemic index and caloric value.

Jul 16,2024  Food Additives
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