food additive

NOUN

something added to processed food

Synonyms

STRONGEST

preservative

WEAK

artificial additive artificial coloring artificial flavoring preservative medium

Example Sentences

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As reported in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the key to preventing organoids from clumping was xanthan gum, a widely used food additive.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2025

The change states the Delaney Clause, which "prohibits FDA authorization of a food additive or color additive if it has been found to induce cancer in humans or animals."

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2025

That makes it an unapproved food additive and is considered unsafe.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

The type of bacteria added to the plastic is Bacillus subtilis, widely used as a food additive and a probiotic.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024

Yeast itself is considered to be a valuable food additive.

From History of Phosphorus by Farber, Eduard