CHEMISTRY

FORM 5

CHAPTER 5:CHEMICAL FOR CONSUMERS (FOOD ADDITIVES)

NAME:
CLASS:
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TEACHERS NAME:

FOOD ADDITIVES
1. Food additives have been used by mankind for centures.

2. A food additives is a natural or synthetic substance mhich is

added to food to prevent spoilage or to improve its
appearance,taste or texture.
 TYPES OF FOOD ADDITIVES AND THEIR
FUNCTIONS

Food additives that are commonly used are:

PRESERVATIVES

ANTIOXIDANTS

FLAVOURINGE

STABILISERS

THICKENERS

DYES
 PRESERVATIVES

1. Preservatives are substances added to food to slow down or

prevent the grow of microorganisms