Additives

• What is the purpose of preservatives in food?

  To increase the shelf-life of foods
• How do flavourings, sweeteners, and colourings affect food?

  They improve the sensory qualities of foods
• What is the role of emulsifiers and stabilisers in food?

  They keep the structure and texture of foods improved
• What is aguagum and its function in ice cream?

  It binds up water to prevent dripping
• What are the two types of additives mentioned?

  Natural and synthetic additives
• What are the three categories of additives mentioned?

  Natural, nature-identical, and made-up
• What are some negative effects associated with certain food colourings?

  They may cause poor behavior and headaches
• What is Tartrazine's E number?

  €102
• What is Allura Red AC's E number?

  €129
• What is Green S's E number?

  €142
• What is Apana's E number?

  €160
• What requirement does the EU have for food additives?

  All additives must have an E number
• Why do flavourings not have an E number?

  They are not classified as additives
• What health concern is associated with large amounts of salt in flavourings?

  It can negatively affect health
• What is the E number for Sorbitol?

  €420
• What is the E number for Aspartame?

  €951
• What is the E number for Sucralose?

  €955
• What is the E number for Saccharin?

  €954
• Are sweeteners better than sugars?

  No, they are not necessarily better
• What is the E number for Potassium Sorbate?

  €202
• What is the E number for Sodium metabisulphite?

  €223
• What is the E number for Sodium nitrate?

  €251
• What is the E number for Sodium propionate?

  €281
• What is a concern regarding preservatives?

  Some people are allergic to certain preservatives