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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This wasn’t the first case of the FDA banning a food additive it considers safe to comply with the Delaney clause.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 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

Silicon dioxide is found in paints and printing paper, for example, and is also used as a food additive.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 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