Indirect food additives are substances that are not intentionally added to food but may still come into contact with it during processing, packaging, or storage. They can include materials like packaging chemicals, lubricants, or antimicrobial agents that might leach into food. While not added directly, these substances can affect the safety and quality of food products. Regulatory agencies monitor these additives to ensure they do not pose health risks to consumers.
You might be trying to define 'incidental food additives'. or indirect food additives
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Indirect additives are additives that become part of the food in trace amounts due to package storing or other handling.
what are alternatives for food additives?
you use additives to preserve your food
Sulfite additives.
Flavouring,colouring,bulking agents are some of the food additives.
Nova Net: Direct Additives
food enchancers are food additives
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Food additives is what substances that are intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect. The additives are used to enhance the taste and appearance and is added to preserve flavor.
You will have to buy the Food Additives Data Book which lets you know the prices in Canada.