Food additives are substances the intended use of which results or may result, directly or indirectly, in its affecting the characteristics of a food. For hundreds of years, people are adding different ingredients to foods.
Some uses of food additives are:
- Improve or maintain freshness of safety: Preservatives help to slow down food spoilage that may occur because of air, fungi, mold, bacteria or yeast. They may also help regulate contamination that may cause foodborne illnesses. Antioxidants prevent foods that contain oils from becoming stale or developing off flavor.
- Improve or maintain nutritional content – Minerals, Vitamins, Fiber etc. are added to some foods to increase their nutritional value and to provide for the nutrition that may be lost during cooking or processing.
- Improve Taste, Texture or Appearance – Food colors are added to food to make it look fresh and tasty. Emulsifiers and stabilizers give foods desired texture and consistency. Leavening agents are used in baking products to aid rising. Certain additives are added to control acidity or alkalinity of foods.
Manufacturers of Food additives are required to register with FDA.
Liberty Management Group Ltd. can help you register your facility with US FDA.
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