formulation - a substance prepared according to a formula; the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine. preparation. cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agent - a preparation used in cleaning something.
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.
Ingredients in Food Coloring. Food coloring or color additives are pigments--synthetic or natural--added to food to create a certain color, enhance a natural color and improve the overall aesthetic appeal of a dish. Food coloring can make food fun for children or make food match the color palette of a special occasion.