Food
additives
noun
Definition
Substances added to food to preserve flavour, improve taste, or enhance appearance.
In a sentence
“Many consumers check labels to avoid foods containing artificial additives and preservatives.”
Synonyms
preservativeschemicalsfood chemicals
Common collocations
- food additives
- artificial additives
- list of additives
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