FAOLEX - Glossary

food additives (454)
    BT:  food safety and quality

    Any substance that is intentionally added to food during its production, processing, preparation, or packaging. Food additives are used to enhance the flavor, texture, appearance, safety, and shelf life of food products. These substances are regulated and approved for use by governmental authorities in most countries to ensure their safety and suitability for consumption.

    French: additifs alimentaires
    Spanish: aditivos alimentarios
    Arabic: مضافات غذائية
    Russian: пищевые добавки
    Chinese: 食品添加剂

    AGROVOC: food additives

    Used in domainRecords
    Food & nutrition 2910