food additive

noun

1. any of various natural or synthetic substances, such as salt, monosodium glutamate, or citric acid, used in the commercial processing of food as preservatives, antioxidants, emulsifiers, etc, in order to preserve or add flavour, colour, or texture to processed food

Example Sentences

“Yes, there are some things that he supports that we would agree with, but they feel more like the stopped clock that’s right twice a day,” Lurie said, citing food additives as one example.

From Los Angeles Times

But he has also adopted positions with popular support, scrutinising the use of food additives and urging that the power of big pharma be curbed.

From BBC

The groups said food additives should be regulated by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Another option would be to look at the effect of common food additives present in UPFs on a lab model of the human gut - which is something scientists are busy doing.

From BBC

California is continuing its ban on various food additives, this time with a new bill that targets specific chemicals served in school lunches throughout the state.

From Salon

Related Words

• preservative