Additive substances are substances that a commonly added to a food or drink, so

the food or drink attractive. At the last time the food processed techniques used
only materials natural food ingredients. Synthesis addictive substances was safe
for consumption as long as the threshold of safe used. Limit use of these
chemicals, regulated by health minister Indonesia No.722/Menkes/PER/IX/88 on
food additives, by ADI( Acceptable Daily Intake ) is not dangerous for human
consumption on the basis of the calculation is perkilogram body weight.

1. The substance auburn is substance that can repair and give color to make
them more attractive . The substance auburn divides into natural and
artificial
2. Bleaching agents useful for improving the color of groceries without
damaging the structure and composition of a meal
3. a. Flavoring substances most commonly used is MSG (Monosodium
Glutamat) or often referred to as MSG and vinegar. MSG is made from the
fermentation of molasses with the help of bacteria

b. A substance widely used flavor concentrates from the class of esters with
the taste or aroma of fruit.

4. BELUM

5. Substances Preservatives

Substances Preservatives is a material that can prevent or inhibit fermentation,

pickling, or decomposition of food by microorganisms. Natural preservatives can
be done by adding salt or marinated. Examples of commonly used preservatives
are sodium benzoate, sodium nitrate, propanat acid, potassium sorbate. Meanwhile
prohibited are formalin, borax, and benzoic effective.

6. Regulatory Substances Acidity

Serves to acidify, neutralize and maintain the degree of acidity, such as acetic acid,
hydrochloric acid, citric acid, sodium carbonate.

7. Sekuantran

Sekuantran is the addictive ingredient in food that can bind metal ions are present
in food and form complex compounds. The goal is to inhibit the oxidation process
that can lead to changes in color and aroma. Example: citric acid, phosphoric acid
and its salts, calcium EDTA diantrium.

8. Anti-Oxidant

Used to prevent odor and a bad taste in the food. Such as, ascorbic acid used in
processed meat, broth and fruit in the pack. Butyl hydroxyl anisole (BHA) used in
fats and oils, etc.

9. Enhancer Nutrition and Vitamins

This substance is addictive substances in foodstuffs which may be a mineral amino

acids or vitamins. Its function is to improve the nutritional food, for example
askobat acid, iodine and minerals (Ca 2+, Mg 2+ and Fe 3+)