Food additives
Dangers
Examples
E-102
Asthma
Hyperactivity
E-320
Linked to cancer & other health hazards
Saccharin
Under suspicion
Measures
< Scientific research
< Banning
Food manufactures resistance
Origin
Natural
Acetic acid
Salt
Artificial
Tartrazine
Glutamate
Uses
Colourings
Fake natural/attractive colours
e.g. Florida oranges
Recover natural colours
e.g. vegetables
Brighter colours
e.g. sweets
Preservatives
Prevent oxidisation
e.g. fats not becoming rancid
Prevent microbial growth by creating a hostile environment
e.g. lowering the pH with acids: pickled foods
e.g. upping the pH wit salt: cod
Flavourings
Give flavour
e.g. ice-creams
Enhance flavour
e.g. jam
Stabilisers
Give firmer texture
e.g. jam
Emulsifiers
Stabilise lipid/water mixtures
e.g. milk
Anti-caking agents
Prevent formation of lumps in powdered or granulated foods
e.g. powdered milk