What is Additive Free?
An additive is any substance that is added to achieve a technological function. Additive Free means the product does NOT contain any of the below additives.
The various functions that additives perform are as follows:
Acids / Acidity Regulators - Ensures consistent acidity level is maintained.
Anti-Caking Agents - Reduces ingredients to adhere and clump.
Anti-Foaming Agents - Prevents excessive frothing or scum forming when food is boiled.
Antioxidants (Artificial) - Prevents ingredients from oxidising, which can lead to rancidity and colour changes.
Bleaching Agents - These are used to whiten flours.
Bulking Agents - Increase bulk-volume of food without contributing significantly to the overall energy content.
Colours (Artificial & Natural) - Adds or restores colour to food.
Emulsifiers - Stabilises processed food to prevent fats from separating
Firming Agents / Stabilisers - Ensures food consistency is maintained via even dispersion of solid and semi-solid food.
Flavours & Flavour Enhancers - Enhances the existing taste or odour of a food.
Foaming Agents - Maintain the uniform dispersion of gases in aerated foods.
Gelling Agents - Modifies the texture of the food through gel formation.
Glazing Agents - Gives food a shiny appearance and/or a protective coating.
Humectants - Prevents moist foods from drying out.
Mineral Salts - Improve texture or water-holding capacity. They can increase plumpness and help firmness.
Preservatives - Extends shelf life and & prevents food from spoiling by inhibiting microorganisms.
Raising Agents - Liberate gases, increasing the volume of a food and often used in baked goods.
Sweeteners - Replace the sweetness normally provided by sugars without contributing significantly to the overall energy content.
Thickeners - Increase the viscosity of a food.
Vegetable Gums - Derived from plant sources and improves the texture and consistency of food.