Food Additives Database
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Red 40
Red 40 is a synthetic color used to make drinks, candy and snacks look bright red.
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium benzoate is a preservative often used in acidic drinks, sauces and packaged foods.
Potassium Sorbate
Potassium sorbate is a preservative used to slow mold and yeast in packaged foods.
Aspartame
Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener used in diet drinks and sugar-free foods.
Acesulfame Potassium
Acesulfame potassium is a low-calorie sweetener often blended with other sweeteners.
Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum is a thickener and stabilizer used in sauces, dressings and gluten-free foods.
Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener used in some dairy alternatives and packaged foods.
TBHQ
TBHQ is an antioxidant used to slow rancidity in some packaged foods with fats or oils.
Citric Acid
Citric acid is an acidulant used to adjust tartness, flavor balance and acidity in packaged foods.
Titanium Dioxide
Titanium dioxide is a whitening color additive that shoppers may want to review by market and product type.
Sucralose
Sucralose is a high-intensity sweetener used in low-calorie drinks, protein foods and desserts.
Sodium Nitrite
Sodium nitrite is used in some cured meats for curing, color and preservation context.
Monosodium Glutamate
Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a flavor enhancer used to add savory umami taste.
Calcium Propionate
Calcium propionate is a preservative used to slow mold growth in bread and baked goods.
Sodium Phosphate
Sodium phosphate is a phosphate ingredient used for texture, moisture and pH control.
Guar Gum
Guar gum is a thickener and stabilizer used in sauces, dairy alternatives and gluten-free foods.
Lecithin
Lecithin is an emulsifier used to help oil and water-based ingredients stay blended.
Polysorbate 80
Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier and stabilizer used in some ice creams, sauces and beverages.
Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate ingredient used for bulking, texture and powder flow.
Annatto
Annatto is a color ingredient used to add yellow to orange color in foods.
Caramel Color
Caramel color is a color additive used to create brown shades in drinks, sauces and packaged foods.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole
Butylated hydroxyanisole, or BHA, is an antioxidant used to slow rancidity in fats and oils.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT, is an antioxidant used to help protect fats and oils.
Silicon Dioxide
Silicon dioxide is an anti-caking ingredient used to help powders and seasonings flow.
Sodium Alginate
Sodium alginate is a seaweed-derived thickener and stabilizer used for texture.
Sorbic Acid
Sorbic acid is a preservative used to help inhibit mold and yeast in packaged foods.
Benzoic Acid
Benzoic acid is a preservative-related ingredient used in some acidic foods and drinks.
Sodium Citrate
Sodium citrate is a citrate salt used for acidity control, buffering and texture.
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