Food Additives
Across
- 3. Extracted from red seaweed, commonly used as a thickening agent in food products.
- 6. Often added to acidic foods to prevent microbial growth and extend shelf life.
- 8. Helps oil and water mix together in products like mayonnaise and salad dressings.
- 9. acid Naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruits, often used as a flavoring agent.
- 10. Used in jams and jellies to give them a gel-like consistency.
- 11. Often associated with savory taste, used to enhance umami flavor in dishes.
- 14. Often used to improve texture and stability in gluten-free recipes.
- 16. Added to food to prevent spoilage and enhance flavor, commonly found in pickles and soft drinks.
- 18. Commonly added to food as a source of vitamin C and to prevent oxidation.
- 19. Added to processed meats to prevent bacterial growth and maintain color.
Down
- 1. Substances added to food to increase viscosity and improve texture.
- 2. Added to inhibit bacterial growth and extend shelf life, commonly found in processed meats.
- 4. Added to food to prevent oxidation and spoilage, commonly found in fats and oils.
- 5. Synthetic coloring agent often found in candies and beverages.
- 6. hydroxyanisole Synthetic antioxidant added to food to prevent rancidity in fats and oils
- 7. Common flavor enhancer used in Asian cuisine and processed foods.
- 12. Derived from a bean, used as a stabilizer and thickener in various food products.
- 13. Added to food products as a preservative to inhibit mold and yeast growth.
- 15. Helps stabilize mixtures of oil and water in food products.
- 17. benzoate Used as a preservative in acidic foods like soft drinks and fruit juices.