Definitions

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

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024

Glycerol also known as glycerine or E422 is recognized as being generally safe as a food additive by the EU and the US Food and Drug Administration.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2024

The FDA is required to review the safety of any new food additive and grant approval before it can be used.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Yeast itself is considered to be a valuable food additive.

From History of Phosphorus by Farber, Eduard