...FOOD ADDITIVES..

First  of  all,  look at this... :: a food additive is a natural or synthetic substance which is added to food.

This is due to : - improve the taste, texture or appearance of a food.
                       - preserve and extend food storage life.
Food additives that commonly used are :

1. Preservatives
2. Antioxidants
3. Flavourings
4. Stabilisers
5. Thickeners
6. Dyes or colouring

USES OF FOOD ADDITIVES

PRESERVATIVES

- to slow down or prevent the growth of bacteria or fungi, so that the foo can be kept longer

- freezing & refrigeration are alternative ways to preserve meat instead using nitrite & nitrate

ANTIOXIDANTS

- to prevent oxidation that causes rancid fats and brown fruits

- this situation occurs when an apples or potatoes will turn br0wn when exposed to the air

FLAVOURING

- used to improve the taste or smell of food & restore taste loss due to food processing

- salt, sugar & vinegar are natural flavouring

STABILISERS

- stabilisers helps to mix two liquids that usually do not mix together (formed emulsion)

- emulsion is either oil droplets suspended in water or water droplets suspended in oil.

THICKENERS

( starch )

- substances that thicken food and give the food a firm, smooth and 

uniform texture

DYES OR COLOURINGS

( kordial )

- used to add or replace colour lost during food preparation

- to make food look attractive

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CREATE BY CHEMIST'S GULRZ

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