What are food additives ?

Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste and appearance. Some additives have been used for centuries; for example, preserving food by pickling (with vinegar), salting, as with bacon, preserving sweets or using sulfur dioxide as in some wines. ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_additives


also called food preservatives. These are substances contained in certain foods that can trigger headaches. MSG, nitrates, or phenylethalamine are examples of food additives.http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/glossary-terms-headaches?page=3


Any substance or mixture of substances other than the basic foodstuff present in a food as a result of any phase of production, processing, packaging, storage, transport or handling. ...http://www.agriculturelaw.com/links/dictionarya-f.htm


with a best practice, the items should be presented by their approved names (i.e. domestically), functional classes, and numbers of International Numbering System (INS) or equivalent ^[2]. ...http://www.ask.com/wiki/Food_labelling_Regulations


Food additives are substances added intentionally to foodstuffs to perform certain technological functions, for example to color, to sweeten or to preserve.http://www.baking911.com/terms/baking_def.htm


Ingredients added to foods that can cause glycation which stiffens protein fibers. Aspertame, nitrates and MSG should be avoided.http://www.dailyperricone.com/glossary/


Chemicals added to food to delay spoilage, enhance flavor and color, or increase the nutrient content. Although considered safe when used at government approved levels, additives can become chemical hazards if they are used at higher than specified levels.http://foodsafety.psu.edu/angel/fssbook/glossary.html


Synthetic food additives are found in nearly all nonorganic processed foods to extend their shelf life. Organic processed foods may also contain natural additives, and in some cases, even one of a handful of synthetic additives permitted by the NOP.http://nationalsustainablesales.com/glossary


also known as food preservatives. For example substances like: tyramine (found in aged cheese), phenylethylamine (found in chocolate), histamine (red wine and beers), nitrates (processed meats), and MSG (added to some Chinese foods) are known triggers to people who are sensitive.http://migrainementor.com/glossary/