The Additives Guide

A descriptive guide to food additives, including those naturally occuring in foods. A general background to function and use is provided, followed by a discussion of individual additives, including function, chemistry, use, history, regulation and health aspects presented in dictionary format.

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Published material on food additives has varied in recent years from the purely scientific research paper to highly emotive press articles which, at their best, alert the public to the potential drawbacks of some additives and, at their worst, initiate unnecessary or even dangerous changes in eating habits. This guide is designed to be a factual description of additives, including those naturally occurring in foods. A general background to their function and use is provided in an introductory chapter, followed by a detailed discussion in dictionary-format of individual additives and additive classes. The function, chemistry, use, history, regulation and health aspects of each additive is also provided.