FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Substances that are intentionally added to foods during processing to function as preservatives and enhance the quality of foods are known as intentional food additives. These additives are used to add color, taste, enhance flavor, and improve the nutritional values of foods.

Detailed explanation-2: -A food additive is any substance not normally consumed as food but added to food either intentionally or by accident. Intentional additives are substances put into foods on purpose, whereas accidental (incidental) additives are substances that may get into the food by accident before or during food processing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Food additives are intentionally added to food and must be safe for a lifetime of consumption based on current toxicological evaluation. Food additives are used for the purpose of maintaining or improving the keeping quality, texture, consistency, appearance and other technological requirements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Direct food additives are those that are added to a food for a specific purpose in that food. For example, xanthan gum–used in salad dressings, chocolate milk, bakery fillings, puddings and other foods to add texture–is a direct additive.