🍬 SWEET STUFF
This common ingredient makes things taste sweet and gives quick energy.
What is sugar?
This ingredient helps keep food fresh and prevents mold.
What is sodium benzoate?
This artificial dye gives foods a bright red color.
What is Red 40?
This oil comes from palm trees and is often used to make foods last longer.
What is palm oil?
This ingredient gives foods a sour or tangy taste.
What is citric acid?
This thick liquid sweetener is made from corn and is found in candy and soda.
What is corn syrup?
This ingredient helps mix oil and water together smoothly in foods like chocolate.
What is soy lecithin?
This dye gives foods a yellow color and is often found in chips or candy.
What is yellow 5?
This type of flour has added vitamins and nutrients after processing.
What is enriched flour?
This ingredient may not come from real fruit but is made in a lab to taste like it.
What is artificial flavor?
This ingredient is often added to improve taste but may not come from real food sources.
What is artificial flavor?
This preservative helps oils stay fresh and not go bad for a long time.
What is TBHQ?
This dye gives foods a blue color and is often used in drinks and sweets.
What is blue 1?
This ingredient helps food have a longer shelf life but is often debated for health reasons.
What is palm oil? (or TBHQ—accept both with explanation)
This ingredient category includes chemicals added to improve shelf life, color, or taste.
What are additives?