FOOD CHEMISTRY
FOOD ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES
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Question
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The letter given to an additive that has passed testing for safe use is called an ____ Number
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A
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B
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D
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E
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The letter E appears first. The fact that an additive has an assigned E number gives assurances that the additive has passed safety controls and that it has been approved for use in the European Union.
Detailed explanation-2: -All food additives, including artificial colours have an “E number", which means they have passed safety tests and are approved for use in the EU.
Detailed explanation-3: -E numbers ("E” stands for “Europe") are codes for substances used as food additives, including those found naturally in many foods such as vitamin C, for use within the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
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