Acidity regulators
Acids, citrate salts and related ingredients for acidity and pH systems.
Functional ingredients for food processing
Food Additives
Explore additives used for acidity, preservation, texture, emulsification, oxidation control and other defined technical functions.
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Category overview
Ingredient sourcing starts with the finished product.
Food additive selection begins with a technical function and regulatory market. The same ingredient may have different permitted uses, limits, purity criteria or labeling treatment depending on the food category and destination.
Nutrifena supplies a broad range of additive categories with documentation available according to supplier, grade and lot. Buyers remain responsible for validating legal use, dosage and finished-product compliance.
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01Food Ingredients
Citric Acid
Acidity control with a characteristic clean sourness.
View ingredient02PreservativesPotassium sorbate
Formulators use Potassium sorbate to support an appropriate preservation strategy for the selected food system in packaged foods, sauces & dressings, bakery and beverages.
View ingredient03PreservativesSodium benzoate
Formulators use Sodium benzoate to support an appropriate preservation strategy for the selected food system in packaged foods, sauces & dressings, bakery and beverages.
View ingredient04Food IngredientsXanthan Gum
A hydrocolloid used for viscosity and stability.
View ingredient05EmulsifiersSoy lecithin
Formulators use Soy lecithin to support dispersion, emulsion stability, aeration or texture in bakery, confectionery, dairy and beverages.
View ingredient06Food IngredientsAscorbic Acid — Vitamin C
Vitamin C ingredient for food and supplement formulations.
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Preservatives
Ingredients used within validated microbial or mold-control systems.
Texture and stabilization
Hydrocolloids, starches and systems for viscosity, suspension and structure.
Emulsifiers and antioxidants
Ingredients selected for emulsion support and oxidation-management systems.
Applications
Developed for commercial product categories.
01Food manufacturing02Beverage production03Bakery04Confectionery05Sauces and dressings06Dry mixes
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Required technical function
Applicable food category and destination market
Purity or food-grade specification
Maximum use and label requirements
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Buyer questions
Food Additives FAQ
What is a food additive?
A food additive is an ingredient used for a defined technical effect, such as acidity control, preservation, texture, emulsification or color. Regulatory treatment depends on use and market.
Does a food-grade specification authorize every use?
No. Food grade describes the supplied material, while permitted applications and use levels depend on the applicable regulations and finished product.
Which documentation is commonly requested?
Buyers commonly request the product specification, lot COA, SDS, allergen statement, origin and regulatory or composition information.
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