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[adâ²itiv] any substance added intentionally or indirectly that becomes a part of the food, pharmaceutical, or other product. Additives may be introduced in growing, processing, packaging, storage, or cooking or other final preparation for consumption.
Additives that are added to a food for a specific purpose are known as direct additives. For example, the low calorie sweetener, aspartame, is a direct additive that is added to puddings, soft drinks, yogurt, and many other foods. Direct additives are identified on a foodâs ingredient label. Artificial or synthetic colors and flavors are examples of this type of additive. 2  These additives are added in minute amounts that can have a large impact. 3  By FDA regulations, colorings can only be used to enhance visual appeal, not to misrepresent the food (Jones 1992).