Food additives are substances added to foods to perform specific functions. Food additives allow manufacturers to produce a wide range of food products to meet consumer demand.
The 3 main groups of additives include;
Natural e.g paprika
Nature identical e.g vanillin
Synthetic e.g saccharin
Additives maintain the quality of food until its ready to eat. They improve the appearance and taste, prolong shelf life and improve nutritional profile of a food product.
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