Other Additives
AdditiveOverview
The catch-all category of other additives encompasses hundreds of specialized compounds that enable ultra-processed food manufacturing. These include chelating agents, clarifying aids, and synthetic polymers absent from traditional foods.
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Products contain this
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Ingredient variations
Common forms
Various food additives and processing aids
Function
Miscellaneous additives provide highly specific technical functions including metal chelation, foam control, and crystallization modification. Each serves narrow industrial purposes with no culinary equivalent.
Sources
Other additives span synthetic chemicals, modified natural products, and biotechnology derivatives. Manufacturing involves specialized chemistry beyond food preparation methods.
Health Considerations
The diversity of additives in this category prevents comprehensive safety assessment of cumulative exposure. Multiple additives in single products create complex interactions requiring ongoing research.
Regulatory
FDA maintains extensive regulations under 21 CFR Part 172 with specific limits for each additive class. Many permitted in US are restricted or banned internationally.
Common Variations (50 total)
Products Containing Other Additives
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