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

Sodium Caseinate: Applications in Food Industry and its Production Method

Sodium caseinate (historically called nutrose) is a very efficient emulsifier, it has a wide variety of uses, from being a major component of cheese, to use as a food additive.

Nov 1,2024  Food Additives

Stevioside Basic Information: An Insight for Professionals in Chemistry

Stevioside is a compound extracted from stevia leaves, it possesses excellent antidiabetic activity in preclinical studies.

Oct 24,2024  Food Additives

Taurine: A Versatile Sulfonic Amino Acid with Therapeutic Potential Against Oxidative Stress

Taurine, a sulfonic amino acid, regulates homeostasis, supports varied physiological functions, and shows therapeutic promise across diabetes, cancer, and inflammatory disorders.

Oct 23,2024  Food Additives

Q:The benefits of sodium fluoride toothpaste. And is it safe?

A:Fluoridated toothpaste is made by adding sodium fluoride monofluorophosphate, stannous fluoride, and other fluoride compounds in toothpaste.

Oct 17,2024  Food Additives

Palmitic acid: Sources and Biological Function

Palmitic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in the human body. It can be obtained through diet or synthesized endogenously from other fatty acids, carbohydrates, and amino acids.

Oct 11,2024  Food Additives

Why can 7-Keto-dehydroepiandrosterone be used for weight loss?

7-Keto-dehydroepiandrosterone (7-keto-DHEA) is a by-product of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a chemical formed in the body.

Oct 9,2024  Food Additives

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
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