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what is the purpose of food additives?
Asked by jaydeepsbg123 | 27 Aug, 2020, 10:02: AM
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Food preservatives prevent spoilage of food due to microbial growth. For example table salt, sugar, vegetable oil and sodium benzoate.
Following are types of food additives:
Sweeteners: Sugar, saccharine, sorbitol, etc. are some of the common types of sweeteners.
Emulsifiers: They are used to mix certain incompatible components of food into a homogenous blend.
Preservatives: Sugar, salt and ascorbic acid are added in soft drinks, ketchup, cakes, breads, etc.
Answered by Ramandeep | 27 Aug, 2020, 05:36: PM
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