Food additives - JSS1 Home Economics Lesson Note

Food additive are substances deliberately added to improve its taste, flavor, color, texture, appearance, etc. Examples of food additives are nutmeg, curry, thyme, dry catfish, orange peels, locust beans, etc. 

Food additive can also be defined as substances deliberately added to food to improve the appearance, color, texture, flavor, nutrient values, aroma and taste, and also to preserve the food.