for my homework i have to find out what an additive is, please can you make it simple not dead complicated like on pedia
An additive is something that can be added to food to enhance its flavour, change its colour to make it more attractive, preserve it so that it has a longer shelf life or can even make the food more nutritious. For example, some cereals can contain added iron.
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An additive is something added to a natural food to enhance its colour , life span or flavour.