food additives Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
7 TYPES OF FOOD ADDITIVES
A
flavouring
antioxidant
stabiliser
thickener
dye
preservatives
emulsifier
2
Q
role
A
improve taste
slow down oxidation of fat
give smooth texture
thicken liquids
give food colour
food last longer
emulsified the fats
3
Q
example
A
ester/msg/stevia
ascorbic acid citric acid
pectin/ agar
starch/acacia gum/xanthan gum/gelatine
azo compounds/caramel
SO2/NANO3/benzoic acid
monoglyceride/lecithin
