food additive
substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste, appearance, or other qualities
antioxidant
molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules
blood as food
food, often in combination with meat
baking flavor
food additive
flavour enhancer
chemical food additive to modify taste
acidity regulator
food additive which controls acidity or alkalinity
food stabiliser
food additive that helps preserve structure
bleach
any chemical product used to remove color, whiten, or disinfect, often via oxidation
feed additive
food additive for livestock
mushroom powder
processed mushrooms
sweetener
substance added to food to give it the basic taste of sweetness
acidulant
class of food additives
flour treatment agent
substance added to flour or dough to improve its baking quality or colour
food coloring
substance that imparts color when it is added to food or drink
antifoaming agent
chemical additive that reduces and hinders the formation of foam in liquids
colour retention agent
substances added to foods to prevent the colour from changing
catechu
extract of acacia trees used variously as a food additive, astringent, tannin, and dye
carrier
food additive used to dissolve, dilute, disperse or otherwise physically modify a food additive or nutrient without altering its function
food preservative
substance capable of inhibiting, retarding or arresting the process of fermentation, acidification or other deterioration of foods
Contrast enhancers
food additives applied to the surface of fruits to increase the contrast between depigmented areas and the rest of the fruit
firming agent
substance which makes or keeps tissues of fruit or vegetables firm and crisp, or interacts with gelling agents to produce or strengthen a gel
Pharmaceutical glaze
food-grade shellac
fat substitute
food product with the same function and characteristics of regular fat, except with fewer Calories
bittern
waste product of solar salt operations rich in magnesium sulfate
gelling agent
substance which forms a gel or gel-like substance when combined with liquid
beeswax
natural wax produced by honeybees
sugar substitute
sweetener that contains significantly less food energy than sugar
calcium DL-lactate
group of stereoisomers
raising agent
substance which liberates gas and thereby increases the volume of a dough or batter
humectant
hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist
lye water
liquid alkaline used in making Chinese noodles
methacrylate copolymer
class of polymer
glazing agent
substance which imparts a shiny appearance or provides a protective coating to the external surface of food
indigo
chemical compound; food additive and dye
milk powder
dehydrated milk
liquid smoke
culinary liquid made from condensed wood smoke
packaging gas
gas used to pack sensitive materials such as food into a modified atmosphere environment
condiment
substance or sauce added to food to enhance its flavor
edible gold
gold processed as a food additive