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What is Additives?

Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

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Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

Additives Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 1/8 0.25g

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
CaloriesN/A
FatsN/A
Sat. fatsN/A
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fatsN/A
CarbsN/A
SugarsN/A
FiberN/A
ProteinsN/A
CholesterolN/A
SodiumN/A

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary.See Nutrition

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