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28 reviewed additives22 functional tagsFDA and official sources

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Red 40

Red 40 is a synthetic color used to make drinks, candy and snacks look bright red.

colorFruit-flavored drinks, Candy
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Sodium Benzoate

Sodium benzoate is a preservative often used in acidic drinks, sauces and packaged foods.

preservativeSoft drinks, Juice drinks
Commonly used

Potassium Sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a preservative used to slow mold and yeast in packaged foods.

preservativeSauces, Baked goods
Limit or avoid for some people

Aspartame

Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener used in diet drinks and sugar-free foods.

sweetenerDiet soda, Sugar-free gum
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Acesulfame Potassium

Acesulfame potassium is a low-calorie sweetener often blended with other sweeteners.

sweetenerDiet drinks, Protein powders
Commonly used

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is a thickener and stabilizer used in sauces, dressings and gluten-free foods.

thickener / stabilizerSalad dressings, Gluten-free bread
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Carrageenan

Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener used in some dairy alternatives and packaged foods.

thickener / stabilizerPlant milks, Chocolate milk
Limit or avoid for some people

TBHQ

TBHQ is an antioxidant used to slow rancidity in some packaged foods with fats or oils.

antioxidant / preservativeSnack foods, Instant noodles
Commonly used

Citric Acid

Citric acid is an acidulant used to adjust tartness, flavor balance and acidity in packaged foods.

acidulant / flavorSoft drinks, Fruit snacks
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Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide is a whitening color additive that shoppers may want to review by market and product type.

color / whitenerCandy coatings, Icing
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Sucralose

Sucralose is a high-intensity sweetener used in low-calorie drinks, protein foods and desserts.

sweetenerDiet drinks, Protein shakes
Limit or avoid for some people

Sodium Nitrite

Sodium nitrite is used in some cured meats for curing, color and preservation context.

preservative / curing agentBacon, Hot dogs
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Monosodium Glutamate

Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a flavor enhancer used to add savory umami taste.

flavor enhancerSeasoning blends, Instant noodles
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Calcium Propionate

Calcium propionate is a preservative used to slow mold growth in bread and baked goods.

preservativeBread, Tortillas
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Sodium Phosphate

Sodium phosphate is a phosphate ingredient used for texture, moisture and pH control.

phosphate / textureProcessed cheese, Deli meats
Commonly used

Guar Gum

Guar gum is a thickener and stabilizer used in sauces, dairy alternatives and gluten-free foods.

thickener / stabilizerSauces, Ice cream
Commonly used

Lecithin

Lecithin is an emulsifier used to help oil and water-based ingredients stay blended.

emulsifier / textureChocolate, Nut spreads
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Polysorbate 80

Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier and stabilizer used in some ice creams, sauces and beverages.

emulsifier / stabilizerIce cream, Sauces
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Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate ingredient used for bulking, texture and powder flow.

bulking agent / carrierDrink mixes, Protein powders
Commonly used

Annatto

Annatto is a color ingredient used to add yellow to orange color in foods.

colorCheese, Butter spreads
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Caramel Color

Caramel color is a color additive used to create brown shades in drinks, sauces and packaged foods.

colorCola, Sauces
Limit or avoid for some people

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated hydroxyanisole, or BHA, is an antioxidant used to slow rancidity in fats and oils.

antioxidant / preservativeCereals, Snack foods
Limit or avoid for some people

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT, is an antioxidant used to help protect fats and oils.

antioxidant / preservativeCereals, Snack foods
Commonly used

Silicon Dioxide

Silicon dioxide is an anti-caking ingredient used to help powders and seasonings flow.

anti-caking / powder flowSpices, Seasoning blends
Commonly used

Sodium Alginate

Sodium alginate is a seaweed-derived thickener and stabilizer used for texture.

thickener / stabilizerSauces, Desserts
Commonly used

Sorbic Acid

Sorbic acid is a preservative used to help inhibit mold and yeast in packaged foods.

preservativeCheese products, Baked goods
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Benzoic Acid

Benzoic acid is a preservative-related ingredient used in some acidic foods and drinks.

preservativeSoft drinks, Pickles
Commonly used

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate is a citrate salt used for acidity control, buffering and texture.

ph control / bufferSports drinks, Processed cheese

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