Natural Additives
This natural additive is used to add sweetness and comes from bees.
Honey
This artificial sweetener is commonly found in diet sodas.
What is aspartame?
This food analog is made to taste like beef but comes from plants.
What is a plant-based burger (veggie burger)?
Additives that prevent food from spoiling are called this.
What are preservatives?
What additives is added to ice cream to make it creamier?
Emulsifiers/stabilizers (guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, Xanthan gum, lecithin,)
This natural additive is commonly used as a preservative in pickling.
Salt
These artificial additives are used to make foods look more appealing.
What are artificial colors (food dyes)?
This dairy analog is commonly made from soy, almonds, or oats.
What is plant-based milk?
Additives that improve flavor are called this.
What are flavor enhancers?
GRAS Stands for?
Generally Recognized As Safe
This natural additive gives foods a yellow color and comes from a spice.
Turmeric
This artificial flavoring gives foods a fruity or candy-like taste.
What are artificial flavorings?
This butter analog is often made from vegetable oils.
What is margarine?
Additives that improve texture or thickness are called this.
What are stabilizers or thickeners?
Who classifies food additives as GRAS?
FDA
This natural additive helps preserve food by increasing acidity.
Vinegar
This artificial additive is used to improve texture and prevent ingredients from separating.
What are emulsifiers?
This seafood analog is often made from processed fish and shaped to look like crab.
What is imitation crab?
Additives that add or restore color are called this.
What are color additives?
Where do natural additives come from?
Plants, animals, or mineral sources.
This natural additive is used to thicken soups and sauces and comes from corn or potatoes.
Starch
Artificial additives are?
chemically synthesized
This egg analog is used in baking and often made from plant proteins.
What is an egg substitute?
Additives that replace sugar but provide fewer calories are called this.
What are artificial sweeteners?
What are fat substitutes used for?
Reduce fat content in foods.