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Food additives are added to food products to improve their appearance, texture, taste, and longevity to cater to customers and help grow your food business. These additives come in various forms, including preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, and sweeteners. ECHEMI offers a range of natural and chemical food additives from suppliers for human food, dog food, cat food, and other food products.

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676 Food Additives items

3-Decen-2-one

CAS No: 10519-33-2

Formula: C10H18O

Categories: Food Additives > Odorants

2-Decen-2-one has a fruity-floral, jasmine-like aroma.More

2-Methyl-1,3-dithiolane

CAS No: 5616-51-3

Formula: C4H8S2

Categories: Food Additives > Odorants

2-Methyl-1,3-dithiolane has a burnt, alliaceous odor. Clear colorless liquidMore

Glycerin monocitrate

CAS No: 36291-32-4

Formula: C9H14O9

Categories: Food Additives > Emulsifier

A synergist of antioxidants.More

N-Acetylneuraminate lyase

CAS No: 9027-60-5

Categories: Food Additives > Enzyme

N-acetylneuraminic acid aldolase is used as a catalyst and N-acetylmannosamine and pyruvate are used as substrates to prepare N-acetylneuraminic acid.More

(S)-2-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-(4-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid

CAS No: 117666-96-3

Formula: C31H25NO5

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

Isopropyl citrate

CAS No: 39413-05-3

Formula: C6H8O7.xC3H8O

Categories: Food Additives > Dissolving Agent

Viscous colorless syrup. Crystallizes upon standing.More

Dodecyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

CAS No: 2664-60-0

Formula: C19H30O3

Categories: Food Additives > Preservative

Lauryl paraben is a C12 alcohol ester in paraben esters. It has very good antibacterial activity and has a very good development prospect as a food preservative and feed additive. The scientific name of paraben is paraben, which usually refers to the ester formed by paraben and fatty alcohol. It is an internationally recognized broad-spectrum and highly effective food preservative.More

Menaquinone 9

CAS No: 523-39-7

Formula: C56H80O2

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

Light Yellow to Yellow SolidMore

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Catechu resin

CAS No: 8001-76-1

Formula:

Categories: Food Additives > Film Forming

Catechu black extract is prepared from heartwood of Acacia catechu Willd. Edible black coloring. Allowed in France and Japan.More

Ethoxylated 4-octylphenol

CAS No: 26636-32-8

Formula: (C2H4O)nC14H22O

Categories: Food Additives > Preservative

Fruit and vegetable preservative, emulsifier, dispersant, coating agent. Used as industrial emulsifier and detergentMore

Pigment Blue 62

CAS No: 82338-76-9

Formula: C33H40N3.1/2C6FeN6.Cu

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

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    bis[[4-[[4-(diethylamino)phenyl][4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]diethylammonium] dicopper(1+) hexa(cyano-C)ferrate(4-)

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Food Blue 1:1

CAS No: 16521-38-3

Formula: C16H8N2O8S2.2Na

Categories: Food Additives > Hair Dyeing

Eat blue pigment. Used alone or in combination with powdered foods, oil products, sugar-coated cakes, etc. Because aluminum lakes become soluble under acidic and alkaline conditions, their use is limited. It is also used for coloring printing inks, toys, tableware, etc. of food packaging materials.More

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Frequently Asked Questions

What information should buyers check when sourcing food additives?

When sourcing food additives you should verify: CAS number, purity or grade (e.g. food-grade, pharma-grade), safety documents such as COA and SDS, compliance with relevant regulatory standards (e.g. for your target market), and proper packaging and storage conditions. Ensuring supplier credibility and documentation completeness helps guarantee product safety and regulatory compliance.

Why are food additives used in food production?

Food producers often use additives to preserve freshness, inhibit spoilage by bacteria or mold, and extend shelf life. Additives can also enhance or stabilize flavor and aroma, improve or restore color and appearance, adjust texture or consistency, and in some cases fortify foods with essential nutrients such as vitamins or minerals.

Are some food additives restricted or banned in certain regions?

Yes — due to differences in food safety regulations, some additives allowed in one region may be restricted or prohibited in another. For example:

Potassium bromate (E924) Titanium dioxide (E171) Brominated vegetable oil (BVO / E443) Azodicarbonamide (E927a) Propylparaben (E217)

Because regulations differ by country and may change, buyers and manufacturers should always refer to local laws and regulatory agency guidelines before using or importing food additives.

What are food additives?

Food additives are substances — either natural or synthetic — added to food during processing or preparation to improve qualities such as taste, texture, color, appearance, preservation, or nutritional value. They help maintain or enhance food quality and shelf-life under varying conditions.

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