food additive

• Substance ajoutée aux aliments lors de leur transformation ou de leur production pour préserver leur goût, améliorer leurs qualités gustatives, améliorer leur apparence ou prolonger leur durée de conservation.

A substance added to food during processing or production to preserve flavor, enhance taste, improve appearance, or extend shelf life.

1. B2formal

   A substance added to food to preserve flavor, enhance taste, improve appearance, or extend shelf life.

   additif alimentaire

   • Many processed foods contain artificial food additives.
   • The label lists all food additives used in the product.
   • Some people are allergic to certain food additives.

2. Ingredient for food processingB2formal

   Any chemical or natural substance intentionally added to food during production for a specific technological function.

   additif alimentaire

   • Citric acid is a common food additive used as a preservative.
   • Food additives must be approved by regulatory agencies before use.
   • The manufacturer reduced the number of food additives in the recipe.