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Food Additives
Food Additives
5.3
Food Addictives
Definition of Food Additives
A substance added to food to preserve or enhance the taste and appearance of the food.
Food Additives
Function
Example
Preservatives
Slow down or inhibit the food from being rot.
Sodium nitrite
Sodium benzoate
Antioxidant
Slows down the oxidation by oxygen in the air.
Ascorbic acid
Flavouring
Improve the taste or smell of the food.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Aspartame
Stabiliser and thickening agent
To give a smooth and uniform texture to the food.
Gelatine
Acacia gum
Colouring
Replace the faded colour of food or colours the food to improve the appearance and taste of food.
Azo compound
Triphenyl compound
Justification for Using Food Additives
Why are Food Additives Used?
Seasonal crops and fruits can be enjoyed all year round.
Food stays fresh and lasts longer.
Taste better
Enhance appearance.
Bad Effects of Food Additives When Taken Excessively
The Side Effect of Food Additives
Food Additive
Side Effect due to Excessive Intake
Preservatives
Tiredness.
Skin itchiness.
Diarrhoea.
Food poisoning.
Cancer.
Antioxidant
Damage to liver, brain, and kidneys.
Hair loss.
Flavouring
Chest pains.
Nausea.
Dizziness.
Headaches.
Increase in heartbeat rate.
Colouring
Cancer.
Asthma.
Stunted development.
Skin diseases.
Food Additives
5.3
Food Addictives
Definition of Food Additives
A substance added to food to preserve or enhance the taste and appearance of the food.
Food Additives
Function
Example
Preservatives
Slow down or inhibit the food from being rot.
Sodium nitrite
Sodium benzoate
Antioxidant
Slows down the oxidation by oxygen in the air.
Ascorbic acid
Flavouring
Improve the taste or smell of the food.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Aspartame
Stabiliser and thickening agent
To give a smooth and uniform texture to the food.
Gelatine
Acacia gum
Colouring
Replace the faded colour of food or colours the food to improve the appearance and taste of food.
Azo compound
Triphenyl compound
Justification for Using Food Additives
Why are Food Additives Used?
Seasonal crops and fruits can be enjoyed all year round.
Food stays fresh and lasts longer.
Taste better
Enhance appearance.
Bad Effects of Food Additives When Taken Excessively
The Side Effect of Food Additives
Food Additive
Side Effect due to Excessive Intake
Preservatives
Tiredness.
Skin itchiness.
Diarrhoea.
Food poisoning.
Cancer.
Antioxidant
Damage to liver, brain, and kidneys.
Hair loss.
Flavouring
Chest pains.
Nausea.
Dizziness.
Headaches.
Increase in heartbeat rate.
Colouring
Cancer.
Asthma.
Stunted development.
Skin diseases.
Chapter : Consumers and Industrial Chemistry
Topic : Food Additives
Form 5
Chemistry
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