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FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVE [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
CONT

Intentional additives are substances purposely added to perform specific functions. For example, they may preserve the quality of the food, improve the nutritive value or add flavor.

OBS

Intentional additives include preservatives, buffers, acids and alkalies, colours, sweeteners, nutrient supplements and flavouring materials.

Key term(s)
  • functional additive

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
CONT

Les additifs sont généralement classés suivant leurs effets. Deux grandes catégories: les additifs directs destinés à conserver les aliments ou à modifier leurs propriétés organoleptiques, les additifs indirects qui facilitent leur fabrication.

OBS

Les additifs directs comprennent les agents conservateurs, acidulants, amérisants, colorants, édulcorants et exhausteurs de saveur et de texture.

Key term(s)
  • additif alimentaire direct

Spanish

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