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The 65 pages that link to Food additive, each with the reason it gives.

• Citric acidNarrower topic: Citric acid is used to add sourness, regulate acidity, and help preserve foods.

• GlycerolNarrower topic: Glycerol is used in foods to retain moisture, add sweetness, and influence texture.

• FlavoringNarrower topic: Flavorings are one functional class within the wider group of food additives.

• Phosphoric acidNarrower topic: Food-grade phosphoric acid is used as an acidity regulator and flavoring ingredient.

• Potassium chlorideNarrower topic: KCl is used in foods as a flavoring agent and sodium-reduction ingredient.

• GelatinNarrower topic: Gelatin is used as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing ingredient.

• Benzoic acidNarrower topic: Benzoic acid is regulated as a preservative when intentionally added to foods.

• AgarNarrower topic: In foods, agar thickens, stabilizes, and gels mixtures.

• NitriteNarrower topic: Food regulations classify curing nitrite as an additive and limit how much may be used.

• Food additive regulationNarrower topic: The regulatory system begins by defining which substances fall within the category it governs.

• LecithinNarrower topic: Lecithin is added to foods mainly to aid emulsification and improve mixing.

• PreservativeNarrower topic: Food preservatives are a subset of additives, distinguished by their role in delaying spoilage.

• AlginateNarrower topic: Food-grade alginates serve as thickeners, stabilizers, and gelling agents.

• Ethyl acetateNarrower topic: Ethyl acetate is permitted as a flavoring substance in some food uses.

• CarrageenanNarrower topic: Carrageenan is used as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer in processed foods.

• EugenolNarrower topic: Eugenol is used as a flavoring substance in foods and beverages.

• SorbitolNarrower topic: Sorbitol is regulated as a food additive and is identified by the code E420 in the European Union.

• MannitolNarrower topic: Food makers use mannitol as a sweetener, bulking agent, and texture modifier.

• Succinic acidNarrower topic: Succinic acid is used as an acidity regulator and flavor ingredient in foods.

• Propylene glycolNarrower topic: Propylene glycol serves as a solvent, carrier, and moisture-retaining additive in some foods.

• BetalainNarrower topic: Commercial betalain colorants are regulated and used as food additives.

• Fumaric acidNarrower topic: Fumaric acid is used as an acidulant in foods and beverages.

• SucraloseNarrower topic: Sucralose is regulated and used as an additive to provide sweetness.

• CoumarinNarrower topic: Coumarin’s former flavoring use is limited by food-safety rules.

• E numberNarrower topic: E numbers identify approved substances within this broader category.

• Phosphorus oxyacidsNarrower topic: Phosphoric acid is used as an acidity regulator in some foods and drinks.

• Steviol glycosideNarrower topic: Purified steviol glycosides are regulated as food additives in many jurisdictions.

• Monosodium glutamateNarrower topic: Monosodium glutamate is added to foods to enhance flavor.

• Sodium sulfiteNarrower topic: Sodium sulfite is used in some foods to inhibit oxidation and browning.

• Acesulfame potassiumNarrower topic: Food rules classify acesulfame K as a sweetening additive and regulate its permitted uses.

• Calcium citrateNarrower topic: Calcium citrate can regulate acidity, stabilize foods, or increase their calcium content.

• Methyl salicylateNarrower topic: Methyl salicylate is used in small amounts as a flavoring, subject to applicable regulations.

• Potassium ferrocyanideNarrower topic: Potassium ferrocyanide is used in some jurisdictions as an anticaking agent in salt.

• Gluconic acidNarrower topic: Gluconic acid and its lactone are used to regulate acidity and support food processing.

• Potassium acetateNarrower topic: Potassium acetate is used as an acidity regulator and preservative in some foods.

• Potassium bisulfateNarrower topic: Potassium bisulfate is used in some foods as an acidity regulator.

• Sodium bisulfateNarrower topic: Food-grade sodium bisulfate is used as an acidity regulator in selected products.

• Trisodium phosphateNarrower topic: Food-grade trisodium phosphate is used for technical effects in some processed foods.

• Bubble gumNarrower topic: Bubble gum relies on additives for texture, color, sweetness, and shelf life.

• Disodium citrateNarrower topic: Disodium citrate is used in foods as an acidity regulator, emulsifying salt, and flavor modifier.

• Ethyl formateNarrower topic: Flavoring use places ethyl formate among regulated food additives.

• Monosodium citrateNarrower topic: Monosodium citrate is added to foods to regulate acidity and stabilize formulations.

• NatamycinNarrower topic: Food-use regulations classify natamycin as a preservative additive in permitted applications.

• Potassium benzoateNarrower topic: Potassium benzoate is added to foods to delay microbial spoilage.

• Turkey baconNarrower topic: Colorings, binders, and flavorings may help shape a bacon-like product.

• AzorubineNarrower topic: Azorubine is regulated as a coloring additive where its use is permitted.

• Glutamate flavoringNarrower topic: Glutamate is added to enhance flavor rather than provide a primary nutrient.

• Monopotassium phosphateNarrower topic: Food-grade monopotassium phosphate serves as an acidity regulator and stabilizer.

• Potassium sodium tartrateNarrower topic: Potassium sodium tartrate is used as an acidity regulator and stabilizer in some foods.

• Tea blending and additivesNarrower topic: Flavorings used in tea fall within the broader category of food additives.