A consumer's dictionary of food additives. Newly rev. ed., 1st rev. ed.

Winter Ruth

A consumer's dictionary of food additives. Newly rev. ed., 1st rev. ed.

1984

Winter Ruth

A dictionary of food additives provides consumers with information needed to understand food labels and ingredients added to foods. Entries include information on origin, commercial use, and effects on health. A food additive is defined as a substance, or number of substances, added to a basic food as a result of production, processing, storage, or packaging. Five reasons for the use of additives are discussed. A bibliography is included. (kbc).

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