Food Additives refers to a kind of natural or artificially synthetic chemicals which can improve the sensory properties (color, smell, taste) of food and food quality. To the adult foods, we can add some additives according to the China's health standards. However, the food additives should be strictly controlled to be applied to infant foods. Infant body has a relative weak detoxification mechanisms or protection mechanisms, being likely to cause the accumulation of large quantities of chemical substances. The World Health Organization and many countries have specified that food additives are not allowed to be supplemented to the infant food. Children's food should also be limited from using of food additives such as saccharin, colorings and flavors. Especially, for the food of baby of less than 12-week-old such as infant formula and cereal products, they should be completely free of food additives. Classification of the food additives: Food additives can be divided into two categories including natural food additives and synthetic food additives. Natural food additive is obtained through using animal and plant or microbial metabolites as raw materials and further extraction. Chemical synthetic additives are obtained through de novo synthesis using chemical substances as raw materials. According to the usage purpose and the nature of chemicals, food additives can be divided into various categories, namely: (1) acid, alkali, salt; (2) bulking agent; (3) antioxidant and synergist; (4) the carrier solvent ; (5) edible pigment; (6) emulsifier, stabilizer and thickener; (7) enzyme preparation for food processing; (8) antifoaming agent; (9) the flavorant (10) bleaching agent; (11) color former; (12) quality improver; (13) sweetener; (14) preservative; (15) sour agent; (16) anti-caking agent; (17) coagulant and
Bromelain:used in medicine, cosmetics, and food industries.
Bromelain, from pineapples, is a proteolytic enzyme with anti-inflammatory benefits, widely used in medicine, cosmetics, and food industries.
Dec 14,2023 Food AdditivesIs Calcium Propionate safe as a food preservative?
Calcium Propionate is commonly used as a food additive to help preserve various foods. But this compound may lead to carcinogenesis in humans.
Nov 23,2023 Food AdditivesWhat is Ethyl vanillin?
Ethyl vanillin, a synthetic organic compound, is widely used in foods, spices, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Oct 11,2023 Food AdditivesSodium alginate and calcium lactate
Sodium alginate and calcium lactate are both the important food additive. Sodium alginate meets calcium ions to create a caviar-tasting gel.
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Astaxanthin is one of the most sought-after antioxidant supplements right now – and with good reason. It’s not only an antioxidant powerhouse but also jam-packed with anti-fatigue and anti-inflammator
May 23,2023 Food AdditivesSodium benzoate: Application, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicity
Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, and is the first preservative allowed by the FDA for use in food products.
Apr 17,2023 Food AdditivesBromelain:Application,Synthesis,Toxicity
Bromelain is a group of enzymes found in the fruit and stem of the pineapple plant. Bromelain is a type of proteolytic enzyme derived from the stems and juice of pineapples (Ananas comosus).
Apr 13,2023 Food AdditivesThe application of L-Ergothioneine
L-Ergothioneine (EGT) is a L-histidine derivative that is N(alpha), N(alpha),N(alpha)-trimethyl-L-histidine in which the hydrogen at position 2 on the imdazole ring is replaced by a mercapto group
Mar 23,2023 Food AdditivesCarrageenan in Food
Carrageenan is an additive used to thicken, emulsify, and preserve foods and drinks.
Dec 7,2022 Food AdditivesUses and Preparation of Monosodium glutamate
Monosodium glutamate is widely used to intensify and enhance umami flavors in sauces, broths, soups and many more foods.
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