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food additive
A substance added to food during processing to preserve it, enhance flavor, improve appearance, or extend shelf life.
A compound of 食品 (food products) and 添加物 (additive). This is a topic of significant public interest in Japan, where many consumers actively seek out 無添加 (additive-free) products.
Common collocations
- 食品添加物不使用: free from food additives
- 食品添加物の表示: food additive labeling
- 食品添加物を避ける: to avoid food additives
- 天然添加物: natural additives
Related words
Related Words
Related:
無添加 (additive-free)
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保存料 (preservative)
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着色料 (coloring agent)
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防腐剤 (antiseptic, preservative)