The document discusses common food ingredients and what they are used for. It explains that food ingredients fall into two categories - food additives and Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredients - and must be proven safe through scientific research. GRAS ingredients must either have a history of safe use before 1958 or agreement among scientists that they are safe. Ingredients are added to foods for functions like preserving freshness, improving taste and texture, and enhancing appearance. They often have long scientific names but serve important purposes in the food supply.
The global preservative market by 2016 is estimated to be at $2552.4 million growing at a CAGR of 2.5%.
North America stands the largest market followed by Asia-Pacific with a considerable market share.
The emerging markets within Asia-Pacific such as China and India drive the high growth rate.
The growth of 2.2% in Europe is dependent heavily on the natural preservatives.
North America and Asia-Pacific together contribute close to 70% in the global food preservatives market.
In the present context, the use of food additives is imperative.
Additives provides protection against food spoilage during storage, processing, transportation and distribution.
With the present degree of urbanization, it would be impossible to maintain food distribution without processing and packing with which many additives are involved.
The convenience food revolution would be not have been possible without food additives.
http://www.unileverfoodsolutions.co.za/our-services/your-menu/Seductive_Nutrition | When creating your menu, you use many fresh and processed food products. Understanding the various ingredients and additives is all part of fully understanding the food labelling process. Once you understand these, you are sure to keep your guests happy.
Substances which are of little or no nutritive value, but are used in the processing or storage of foods or animal feed, especially in the developed countries; includes antioxidants; food preservatives; food coloring agents; flavoring agents; anti-infective agents; vehicles; excipients and other similarly used substances. Many of the same substances are pharmaceutics aids when added to pharmaceuticals rather than to foods. Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste and appearance. Some additives have been used for centuries; for example, preserving food by pickling with vinegar, salting, as with bacon, preserving sweets or using sulfur dioxide as in some wines. With the advent of processed foods in the second half of the 20th century, many more additives have been introduced, of both natural and artificial origin. It is sometimes wrongly thought that food additives are a recent development, but there has certainly been an increase in public interest in the topic. Not all of this has been well-informed, and there are signs that commercial interests have been influenced by consumer pressure, as well as food producers manipulating the situation by marketing techniques. Various labeling regulations have been put into effect to ensure that contents of processed foods are known to consumers, and to ensure that food is fresh-important in unprocessed foods and probably important even if preservatives are used. In addition, we also need to add some preservatives in order to prevent the food from spoiling. Direct additives are intentionally added to foods for a particular purpose. Indirect additives are added to the food during its processing, packaging and storage. Food Preservatives are the additives that are used to inhibit the growth of bacteria, molds and yeasts in the food. Some of the additives are manufactured from the natural sources such as corn, beet and soybean, while some are artificial, man-made additives. Most people tend to eat the ready-made food available in the market, rather than preparing it at home. Such foods contain some kind of additives and preservatives, so that their quality and flavor is maintained and they are not spoiled by bacteria and yeasts.
The global preservative market by 2016 is estimated to be at $2552.4 million growing at a CAGR of 2.5%.
North America stands the largest market followed by Asia-Pacific with a considerable market share.
The emerging markets within Asia-Pacific such as China and India drive the high growth rate.
The growth of 2.2% in Europe is dependent heavily on the natural preservatives.
North America and Asia-Pacific together contribute close to 70% in the global food preservatives market.
In the present context, the use of food additives is imperative.
Additives provides protection against food spoilage during storage, processing, transportation and distribution.
With the present degree of urbanization, it would be impossible to maintain food distribution without processing and packing with which many additives are involved.
The convenience food revolution would be not have been possible without food additives.
http://www.unileverfoodsolutions.co.za/our-services/your-menu/Seductive_Nutrition | When creating your menu, you use many fresh and processed food products. Understanding the various ingredients and additives is all part of fully understanding the food labelling process. Once you understand these, you are sure to keep your guests happy.
Substances which are of little or no nutritive value, but are used in the processing or storage of foods or animal feed, especially in the developed countries; includes antioxidants; food preservatives; food coloring agents; flavoring agents; anti-infective agents; vehicles; excipients and other similarly used substances. Many of the same substances are pharmaceutics aids when added to pharmaceuticals rather than to foods. Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste and appearance. Some additives have been used for centuries; for example, preserving food by pickling with vinegar, salting, as with bacon, preserving sweets or using sulfur dioxide as in some wines. With the advent of processed foods in the second half of the 20th century, many more additives have been introduced, of both natural and artificial origin. It is sometimes wrongly thought that food additives are a recent development, but there has certainly been an increase in public interest in the topic. Not all of this has been well-informed, and there are signs that commercial interests have been influenced by consumer pressure, as well as food producers manipulating the situation by marketing techniques. Various labeling regulations have been put into effect to ensure that contents of processed foods are known to consumers, and to ensure that food is fresh-important in unprocessed foods and probably important even if preservatives are used. In addition, we also need to add some preservatives in order to prevent the food from spoiling. Direct additives are intentionally added to foods for a particular purpose. Indirect additives are added to the food during its processing, packaging and storage. Food Preservatives are the additives that are used to inhibit the growth of bacteria, molds and yeasts in the food. Some of the additives are manufactured from the natural sources such as corn, beet and soybean, while some are artificial, man-made additives. Most people tend to eat the ready-made food available in the market, rather than preparing it at home. Such foods contain some kind of additives and preservatives, so that their quality and flavor is maintained and they are not spoiled by bacteria and yeasts.
This power point presentation is describe more information about the food additive.Presentation have a number of additive with their pictorial as well as theoretical description.
This is very knowledgeable for graduated and post graduated student.
Presentation are very strategic. I hope this is helpful for you.
Introduction to various types of food ingredients commonly used in food products — chemistry, physical and functional properties and applications in food products.
No processed food product is complete without the inculcation of Food Additives. With a growing concern over the nature and the amount of additives used in various food products, here is a market survey conducted by me giving a brief idea about the additives used in certain products available in the market. This presentation will give a consumer an overview of the 'not-so-known' ingredients which give our favorite snack that irresistible flavor.
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This power point presentation is describe more information about the food additive.Presentation have a number of additive with their pictorial as well as theoretical description.
This is very knowledgeable for graduated and post graduated student.
Presentation are very strategic. I hope this is helpful for you.
Introduction to various types of food ingredients commonly used in food products — chemistry, physical and functional properties and applications in food products.
No processed food product is complete without the inculcation of Food Additives. With a growing concern over the nature and the amount of additives used in various food products, here is a market survey conducted by me giving a brief idea about the additives used in certain products available in the market. This presentation will give a consumer an overview of the 'not-so-known' ingredients which give our favorite snack that irresistible flavor.
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1. We enjoy a food supply that is safe, convenient, healthful, flavorful
and affordable. Food ingredients – both those that have been used
for centuries, as well as those developed more recently – help to
make that possible.
WHAT’S IN OUR FOOD:
Understanding Common Food Ingredients
What is GRAS?
Food ingredients permitted for use in the
U.S. fall into one of two main categories:
Food and color additives or Generally
Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredients.
Both food additives and GRAS ingredients
must be shown through scientific research
to be safe and not to cause adverse
health effects when consumed by the
general public. Both must meet strict
safety standards before being permitted
for use in foods and beverages.
GRAS ingredients must have:
1) An established history of safe use and
a significant number of people who
consumed the ingredient prior to 1958
(when the GRAS law was passed); or
2) Scientific information about the safety
and use of the ingredient that is widely
known and publicly available and
agreement among scientific experts that
the ingredient is safe for its intended use.
A manufacturer may submit scientific
research and other evidence that shows
a food ingredient to be GRAS to FDA
through a process called GRAS
Notification. Although it is a voluntary
process, all producers must ensure the
safety of their ingredients, and FDA can
choose to review or remove an ingredient
from the food supply at any time, if it feels
there is a safety or public health concern.
Food ingredients such as those found
in the ingredient list on food labels are
some of the most studied areas of the
food supply. Food ingredients are
carefully regulated by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) to
ensure that foods containing them are
safe to eat and are accurately labeled.
Each food ingredient serves a
function in our food supply. It may
not always be obvious, but it is
nevertheless important.
Why Are Ingredients Added
to Food?
Food ingredients perform a variety of
important functions in foods:
1. To maintain or improve safety
and freshness. Preservatives help
prevent spoilage and can
significantly reduce the risk of
foodborne illness.
2. To improve taste. Natural and
artificial flavors, spices, and
sweeteners can enhance the taste of
foods that have been reformulated to
contain less calories, fat, and sugar.
3. To provide texture. The addition of
food ingredients such as leavening
agents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and
thickeners give foods light, airy or
smooth textures.
4. To improve appearance. Naturally
colorless foods such as yogurts,
cheeses, and juices, may be
enhanced with natural and artificial
food colors.
Why do food ingredients
sometimes have long names
that are hard to pronounce?
The FDA requires that the proper
scientific term be used to identify food
ingredients, even though they may be
unfamiliar to consumers.The long
“chemical” sounding names of
ingredients are simply the scientific
names, and are no different than other
chemical compounds we are familiar
with, such as sodium chloride (NaCl),
which is table salt, and dihydrogen
oxide (H2O, or water). Just like salt
and water, many ingredients in foods
are readily found in nature, including,
fructose (found in fruits), steviol
glycosides (also known as stevia, found
in the stevia plant), and thiamine
mononitrate (ordinary vitamin B1).
Some food ingredients may also be
associated with certain health benefits
such as beta carotene, which is found
in carrots. Approved and GRAS food
ingredients have been confirmed by
research and experts to be safe and
effective for their intended uses. (See
sidebar, What is GRAS?)
Ingredients Commonly Found
in Foods
Many ingredients have been safely used
in foods and beverages for decades and
serve unique functions in foods.
Without these ingredients, some foods
may not be edible or meet consumers’
standards for healthfulness, freshness,
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ANTI-CAKING AGENTS
For example: Calcium Silicate, Iron,
Ammonium Citrate
Purpose: Absorb extra moisture; allow ingre-
dients to mix easily so clumps do not form
Commonly found in: salt, baking powder,
confectioner’s sugar
ARTIFICIAL & NATURAL
FLAVORS
For example: Butter Flavoring,
Vanilla Extract
Purpose: Add desired flavor
Other examples: salt, ascorbic and citric
acid, vanillin, methyl salicylate (wintergreen)
Commonly found in: yogurts, cereals,
breads, desserts, dressings, soft drinks
For example: Caffeine
Purpose: Provide a bitter flavor that
neutralizes other sour and sweet flavors
in beverages
Commonly found in: carbonated bever-
ages, energy drinks; also found naturally in
coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate
DOUGH STRENGTHENERS
AND CONDITIONERS
For example: Ammonium Sulfate
Purpose: Add stability to dough and
prevent crumbling
Commonly found in: breads and other
baked goods
EMULSIFIERS
For example: Soy Lecithin
Purpose: Enhance smooth texture; aid
dissolving; prevent separation of ingredients
Other examples: cellulose, mono- and
diglycerides
Commonly found in: dressings, peanut
butter, chocolate, margarine, frozen
desserts
ENZYMES
For example: Rennet (naturally found
in cheese)
Purpose: Added to impact the rate of
reactions between ingredients (ex. curdling
milk to make cheese)
Other examples: lactase (naturally found
in milk), papain (naturally found in papaya)
Commonly found in: cheese, dairy
products, meat tenderizers
FATS & OILS
For example: Canola Oil, Soybean Oil
Purpose: Add taste, aroma and texture
Other examples: olive, corn, safflower,
and sunflower oils; partially or fully
hydrogenated oil; non-hydrogenated oil
Commonly found in: vegetable shortening,
baked goods, margarine, peanut butter
FAT REPLACERS
For example: Modified Food Starch,
Xanthan gum
Purpose: Provide creamy texture in
reduced-fat foods
Other examples: alginate, carrageenan,
polydextrose, Olestra
Commonly found in: baked goods,
dressings, frozen desserts, candies, dessert
mixes, dairy products, savory snacks
FLAVOR ENHANCERS
For example: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Purpose: Enhance flavors of foods with-
out imparting a separate flavor
Other examples: hydrolyzed soy protein,
hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Commonly found in: soups, flavored rice,
bouillon cubes, cured meats
FOOD COLORS
For example: Caramel Coloring, FD&C
Yellow No. 5
Purpose: Offset color loss due to
exposure to light, changes in temperature
and/or storage conditions; enhance colors
that occur naturally
Other examples: annatto extract, beta-
carotene, FD&C Blue No. 1, Red No. 40
Commonly found in: beverages, candies,
snack foods, yogurts, cheese, fruit
spreads, pudding
LEAVENING AGENTS
For example: Sodium Bicarbonate
(baking soda)
Purpose: Promote rising of baked goods
Other examples: calcium carbonate, yeast,
baking powder
Commonly found in: breads and other
baked goods
LOW-CALORIE SWEETENERS
For example: Aspartame, Stevia Leaf
Extract, Sucralose
Purpose: Add sweetness to foods without
adding significant calories
Other examples: acesulfame potassium
(Ace-K), neotame, saccharin
Commonly found in: beverages, desserts,
tabletop sweeteners, syrups, chewing
gum, candies
POLYOLS (SUGAR ALCOHOLS)
For example: Erythritol, Mannitol, Xylitol
Purpose: Add sweet taste, body, and
smooth texture
Other examples: sorbitol, maltitol,
hydrogenated starch hydrolysates
Commonly found in: sugar-free candies,
chewing gums, chocolate, ice cream,
tabletop sweeteners
PRESERVATIVES
For example: Ascorbic Acid
Purpose: Maintain freshness and prevent
or slow food spoilage
Other examples: nitrates, nitrites, butylated
hydroxytoluene (BHT), citric acid,
hydrogenated oils, sodium benzoate
Commonly found in: beverages, dressings,
baked goods, cured meats, oils, margarine,
cheese, cereals
STABILIZERS, THICKENERS,
BINDERS, AND TEXTURIZERS
For example: Carrageenan, Gelatin
Purpose: Produce uniform texture and
maintain consistency in food
Other examples: cellulose, hydrogenated
oils, xanthan gum, whey
Commonly found in: frozen desserts, dairy
products, pudding and gelatin mixes, baked
goods, sauces
SWEETENERS
For example: High Fructose Corn Syrup,
Sucrose (table sugar)
Purpose: Add sweetness to foods and
beverages while maintaining desired texture
Other examples: agave nectar, honey
Commonly found in: beverages, maple
syrup, molasses, juice concentrates,
cereals, desserts, dressings
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