Can you list some food additives in processed foods, specfically - colours - preservatives - antioxidants - emulsifiers, stabalisers, thickeners - acidity regulators - flavouringsCan you also explain why they have been used as well?Thanks.
The reasons that food additives are used in processed food, are many. Simply put, here are just a few: - The food items look better, which is more appealing to the eye. - The food lasts longer, which is beneficial to the customer and the manufacturer. - Additives lent a consistency to processed food that is duplicatible. - The food tastes better, which is one of the main reasons for additives. For an in-depth explanation, visit the websites below. There is a lot of information online, about food additives - both pro and con.
