additivenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/us/ˈæd.ə.t̬ɪv/a substance that is added to food in order to improve its taste or appearance or to keep it fresh and stop it from decaying:
food additives
This margarine is full of additives - just look at the label!
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Additives in food & drinks
- baking powder
- baking soda
- bicarb
- bicarbonate of soda
- caramel
- colouring
- cream of tartar
- creamer
- E number
- emulsifier
- extract
- flavor enhancer
- gelatine
- improver
- lecithin
- malt extract
- monosodium glutamate
- pectin
- stabilizer
- thickener
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