(てんかぶつ)

てんかぶつ
noun
additive, added substance
food
1. additive, added substance
A substance added to food, cosmetics, or other products to enhance color, flavor, preservation, or other qualities. Often refers specifically to food additives.
This product contains no additives.
You can check food additives on the ingredient label.
I avoid additives and choose natural ingredients.

Etymology

Types of additives

Common collocations

Label reading

On Japanese food labels, look for: