Description

·       The Codex Aliment Arius   Commission Has Defined “Food Additive” As Under:- Food Additive Means Any Substance Not Normally Consumed As A Food By Itself And Not Normally Used As A Typical Ingredient Of The Food ,Whether Or Not It Has Nutritive Value, The Intentional Addition Of Which To Food For A Technological (Including Organoleptic) Purpose In The Manufacture, Processing, Preparation, Treatment , Packing, Packaging Transport Or Holding Of Such Food Results, Or May Be Reasonably Expected To Result (Directly Or Indirectly) In It Or Its Bye Products Becoming A Component Or Otherwise Affecting The Characteristics Of Such Foods. The Term Does Not Include Contaminants Or Substances Added To Food For Maintaining Or Improving Its Nutritive Value. Food Additives Are Intentionally Added To Food And Must Be Safe For A Lifetime Of Consumption Based On Current Toxicological Evaluation. The Definition Of Food Additive Does Not Include Contaminants. Thus Pesticide Residues, Metallic Contamination, Mycotoxins Are Excluded. Food Additives Are Used For The Purpose Of Maintaining Or Improving The Keeping Quality, Texture, Consistency, Appearance And Other Technological Requirements. Food Additives Do Not Include Use Of Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Salt, Spices, Yeast, Hops, Starter Cultures, Malt Extract Etc. Food Additives Are Classified On The Basis Of Their Functional Use And Are Grouped As:

·       Colours

·       Preservatives

·       Acidity Regulators

·       Antioxidants

·       Anticaking Agents

·       Antifoaming Agents

·       Artificial Sweeteners

·       Enzymes

·       Emulsifiers

·       Emulsifying Agents

·       Flavours

·       Flavour Enhancers

·       Modified Starches

·       Phosphates

·       Stabilizers

·       Thickening And Jellying