The GRAS list stands for
What is generally recognized as safe?
Natural coloring agents are extracted from
what are plants, animals, and mineral sources
Flour is the food additive of what
what is bleaching agent
purpose of the pectin lab
to demonstrate the use of pectin (a common food additive) while comparing to other candy gummies made.
Vitamin D in milk
intentional food additive
Agency that monitors meat, poultry, and eggs
what is the USDA
wax in a milk carton
what is incidental food additive
stabilizes acids and bases
what is a pH control agent
pectin is found in these common foods
what is jellies and jams
government list where the additive of Oregano is found.
what is the GRAS list
what is controlled-use substance
prevents spoilage and maintains natural colors and flavors.
what is preservative
antimicrobial agents include
what is nitrites and sulfites
the food additive of pectin
stabilizer/texturizer
functions of food additives (2)
What are...
preserve product quality and/or prolong shelf life
enhance flavors and/or colors
control product consistency
improve or maintain nutritive value
what is cranberry extract and oceanspray
helps chewing gum and soft candies retain moisture. Also involved in skin oils.
what is humectants
imitation strawberry yogurt
synthetic flavoring agent
function of an emulsifier
to allow water and oil to mix
The hazard found in all food additives
Cancer (carcinogens)
Clause going against the Food Additives Amendment.
What is the Delaney Clause
function of bleaching agents
preventing spoilage in bologna, hot dogs, and bacon.
what is nitrites
the function of pectin
what is smoothness, color and flavor uniformity
term of consuming 100 servings before there is a hazard
what is margin of safety