Across
- 4. chemicals that speed up the aging process and whiten flour
- 7. additive that alters the pH of a mixture
- 8. additives used to help products retain moisture
- 11. added to food on purpose
- 13. zone between concentration in which an additive is normally used and the level at which a hazard exists
- 14. bars the approval of any food additive found to cause cancer
- 15. salts containing sulfer
- 16. combining an organic acid and an alcohol
Down
- 1. safe list of additives
- 2. get into foods unintentionally
- 3. food additive that does not appear on the GRAS list
- 5. absorb moisture
- 6. agents are added to foods to increase volume and alter texture
- 9. substances added that prevent spoilage and maintain colors and flavors
- 10. preservatives that prevent growth of microbes in food
- 12. substance added to food to change product's characteristics