Understanding Food Additives

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From CIEC Promoting Science, this booklet is the forerunner of its Understanding Food Additives web site. The booklet contains information on a range of food additives and extensive suggestions for practical activities to investigate food and food additives.

Food additives described in the booklet include:
• Acidulants
• Anti-caking agents
• Antioxidants
• Colours
• Emulsifiers
• Flavourings
• Gelling agents, thickeners and stabilisers
• Preservatives
• Sweeteners.

There are also sections on safety and regulation of food additives, food allergy and intolerance and a glossary of E-numbers.

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx8jo

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