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Classification of food additives (Part. 3)

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5. Bulking agents
A food additive, which contributes to the bulk of a food without contributing significantly to its available energy value. Bulking agents such as starch are additives that increase the bulk of a food without affecting its nutritional value. Types of bulking agents:
  1. Bulking agent
  2. Filler

6. Color retention agents
A food additive, which stabilizes, retains or intensifies the colour of a food. In contrast to colorings, color retention agents are used to preserve a food's existing color. Types of color retention agents:
  1. Color adjunct
  2. Colour fixative
  3. Colour retention agent
  4. Colour stabilizer

7. Coloring

A food additive, which adds or restores colour in a food. Colorings are added to food to replace colors lost during preparation, or to make food look more attractive, more visually appealing. Types of coloring agents:
  1. Colour
  2. Decorative pigment
  3. Surface colorant
Beta carotene, Caramel, Carrot oil, Citrus red # 1, Dehydrated beets, FD&C colors: Blue # 1, 2; Red # 3, 40; Yellow # 5, 6 - used in processed foods, especially sweets and products marketed for children, soft drinks, baked goods, frosting, jams, and margarine.

Though there is a growing realization that the color additives should be used to the minimum, the fact is that the food doesn't even look presentable at times without it and appears inedible.

Source: Food Additive, R. M. Pandey and S. K. Upadhyay, Division of Genetics, Plant breeding & Agrotechnology, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India

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