Types of Additives Chart

A more in depth look.

The below chart provides more information on types of additives in use, their function, examples of uses, and their names on product labels.

Reference

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2010). Overview of Food Ingredients, Additives & Colors. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/food/food-ingredients-packaging/overview-food-ingredients-additives-colors