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A food additive is any chemical substance that is added to food during preparation or storage and either becomes a part of the food or affects its characteristics for the purpose of achieving a particular technical effect.
Indirect Food Additives include packaging materials such as paper, plastic, cardboard and glue that come into contact with food. Direct Food Additives include preservatives, nutritional supplements, flavors and texturizers that are added to food. Color Additives are used to alter color.dditives include flavorings that change a foodâs taste, preservatives that extend its shelf life, colorings that change the way it looks, and dietary additives, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and other supplements.