Additives 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: Food TechnologyPreserving and processingGCSEAQA Created by: zoeCreated on: 23-03-14 10:49 What doe the E and numbers show? they have passed the European community safety standards so can be legally added to foods 1 of 10 What order do additives have to appear on food labels? descending weight order 2 of 10 What is the E number a code for? the long and complicated chemical name 3 of 10 What are the four uses of additives? colours, preservatives, emulsifiers & stabilisers, antioxidants 4 of 10 What do antioxidants do? prevent fats going rancid through oxidisation, slow down the browning of fruits and vegetables, protect fat soluble vitamins A and D 5 of 10 What is the group for colours? E100s 6 of 10 What is the group for preservatives? E200s 7 of 10 What is the group for emulsifiers & stabilisers? E400s 8 of 10 What is the group for antioxidants? E300s 9 of 10 What do preservatives do? help to keep food safe to eat longer by stopping the growth of bacteria 10 of 10
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