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Food Additives

List of Additives & What They Do

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com

Are you wondering about the roles of the chemicals in your food? Here's an alphabetical list of common food additives and a description of their uses.

Reference: Food Nutrition Identifier, NutritionData.com

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