Food Additives Data Book 2nd Edition

Food Additives Reference: Technical Data, Safety & Applications

This comprehensive reference provides technical and regulatory information on a wide range of food additives. The revised second edition covers their functions, applications, safety considerations, international regulations, chemical properties and possible alternatives, supporting informed ingredient selection and food product development.

Key Features

• Covers essential technical data on food additives
• Examines preservatives and their applications in food products
• Explores enzymes, gases and nutritive additives
• Discusses emulsifiers and flour treatment additives
• Covers acidulants and sequestrants
• Examines antioxidants and flavour enhancers
• Explores food colours and sweetening agents
• Includes information on polysaccharides and solvents
• Explains the functions and applications of individual additives
• Provides safety information and risk-related considerations
• Reviews international food additive regulations and permitted uses
• Identifies alternatives to established additives
• Includes synonyms and chemical identification details
• Provides molecular formulas, molecular masses and physical properties
• Offers references for further research and technical verification