Food additives. (Pamphlet)

From: Pamphlet by: Food and Drug Administration | Date: January 1, 1992 | Copyright information

Food additives play a vital role in today's bountiful and nutritious food supply. They allow our growing urban population to enjoy a variety of safe, wholesome and tasty foods year-round. And, they make possible an array of convenience foods without the inconvenience of daily shopping.

Although salt, baking soda, vanilla and yeast are commonly used in foods today, many people tend to think of any additives added to foods as complex chemical compounds. All food additives are carefully regulated by federal authorities and various international organizations to ensure that foods ...

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