Chemical Properties and Food Additives

These are substances that added to foods to inhibit the growth of microorganism.

• Restoration

• Preservatives

• Preservation

• Coloration

It is the most used food preservative in the world.

• Nitrates

• Benzoates

• Propionates

• Potassium Sorbates

An artificial sweetener that occurs naturally in cherries, plums, apples, many berries, seaweeds, and algae.

• mannitol

• sorbitol

• xylitol

• erythritol

It is an odorless white crystalline powder with a refreshing sweet taste. It used in non-carbonated fruit juices, fruit drinks etc.

• Sucralose

• Sugar

• Aspartame

• Neotame

It is a natural preservative that helps food get rid of water and microorganisms.

• salt

• sugar

• onion

• garlic

It is used in brines or is directly applied to the food.

• salt

• sugar

• onion

• garlic

It provides a significant food safety benefit, such as preventing the growth of Clostridium botulinum which causes botulism, one of the deadliest foodborne illnesses.

• Nitrates

• Sorbates

• Propionates

• Benzoates

It is the newest non-nutritive sweetener on the market. It is most well-known for its claim to be made from sugar.

• inorganic

• sucralose

• saccharin

• neotame

It is used in food appearance, shelf-life preservation, to prevent mold erosion and water evaporation

• enzyme

• gum based agents

• coating agent

• food flavoring