#Didyouknow? #Foodaddtives #whyused #natural #Artificial #benefits #Dietitionpreeti Food additives are substances added to foods to perform specific functions. Additives may be natural, nature identical or artificial. The main groups of food additives are antioxidants, colours, flavour enhancers, sweeteners, emulsifiers and stabilizers and preservatives. All additives are thoroughly assessed for safety before they are allowed to be used. Approved additives are given a number Why are they used