Food Additives

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.

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.