Abstract:Food additive is any substance that becomes part of a food product, either directly or indirectly. Direct food additives are those that have been intentionally added to food for a functional purpose, ...Food additive is any substance that becomes part of a food product, either directly or indirectly. Direct food additives are those that have been intentionally added to food for a functional purpose, in controlled amounts, usually at low levels. Indirect additives are those entering into food products in small quantities as a result of growing, processing or packaging. This article covers 27 functional food additive categories, including food regulations in the United States, European Union Countries and Japan. The food additive categories comprise hundreds of individual compounds, representing the majority of those normally used in the food system. Typical food applications of each additive are identified, and the important technical and functional properties are described. While there are many differences in food tastes and preferences among the global population, the major trends driving the food additive industry appear to be very similar in all regions: concern over food safety, health and nutrition, and desire for convenience. These trends will expand the use of food additives, especially those of natural origin.Read More
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-06-15
Language: en
Type: other
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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