a substance added to food; spec. such an additive used for non-nutritional purposes, so as to improve the colour, flavour, preservation, etc…
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| 释义 | the world > food and drink > food > additive > [noun] (22) food additive1945 a substance added to food; spec. such an additive used for non-nutritional purposes, so as to improve the colour, flavour, preservation, etc… additive1950 A substance added in small quantities to a foodstuff, alloy, etc., in order to impart specific qualities to the product; spec. = food additive n. at… E number1973 a code denoting a food additive approved for use in the EEC and (later) the European Union, consisting of a three or four digit number prefixed with… Subcategories:— that reduces moisture loss (1) — seasoning or flavouring (16) — pungency of seasoning (1) — strong-tasting substance (1) |
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