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Name various food additives and explain their functions.
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Type of additive | Function of the additive | Example |
| 1. | Preservatives | They protect food from spoilage by microorganism in storage. | Vinegar, Sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, sodium nitrite |
| 2. | Colourants | They give pleasant colours to food | Carotenoids, Anthocyanin, Curcumin |
| 3. | Artificial Sweeteners | They add sweet taste to food | Saccharin, Cyclamate |
| 4. | Flavor enhancers | They are used to enhance the flavour of food items | Monosodium glutamate, Calcium diglutamate |
| 5. | Antioxidants | They prevent the oxidation of food. They protect us against cardiovascular disease. | Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Carotene |
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