Foods

Application Areas

  • icon Food & Nutritions
  • icon Prebiotics
  • icon Flame retardants
  • icon Food color
  • icon Artificial food powders
  • icon Food essences
  • icon Food flavorings

Foods

Chemicals play a significant role in food production and preservation. Food additives, for example, can extend food shelf life; others, such as colors, can make food more appealing. Flavorings are used to improve the taste of food. As a source of nutrition, food supplements are used. Some chemicals are added to food for a variety of technical reasons, such as to improve its taste, shelf life, or nutritional value.