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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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Buying food additives can still be challenging, especially when product safety, regulatory compliance, and application suitability are important. On ECHEMI, you can connect with 391 reputable manufacturers and 355 verified distributors specializing in human, cat, and dog food additives. Compare product specifications, review safety and compliance standards, and directly source the right additives to meet your food production or pet nutrition needs.
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687 Food Additives items

Z-ALA-GLY-OME

CAS No: 4840-29-3

Formula: C14H18N2O5

Categories: Food Additives > Coloring Agent

1,3,2-Dioxaphosphorinane, 2,2′-oxybis[5,5-dimethyl-, 2,2′-dioxide

CAS No: 4090-52-2

Formula: C10H20O7P2

Categories: Food Additives > Enzyme

8-Azoniabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, 8,8-dimethyl-3-[(9H-xanthen-9-ylcarbonyl)oxy]-, bromide, (3-endo)-

CAS No: 4047-34-1

Formula: C23H26NO3.Br

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

2,2-Bis(1-methylethyl)-1,3-dioxolane

CAS No: 4421-10-7

Formula: C9H18O2

Categories: Food Additives > Coloring Agent

Grandlure III

CAS No: 26532-24-1

Formula: C10H16O

Categories: Food Additives > Coloring Agent

[(2R)-2-methyl-6-nitro-3H-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]oxazol-2-yl]methanol

CAS No: 681491-16-7

Formula: C7H9N3O4

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

4-BenzoxazolecarboxaMide

CAS No: 957995-85-6

Formula: C8H6N2O2

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

PYRROLIDINE-1-CARBOXYLICACIDAMIDE

CAS No: 4736-71-4

Formula: C5H10N2O

Categories: Food Additives > Food Antioxidants

Echinenone

CAS No: 432-68-8

Formula: C40H54O

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

ChEBI: A carotenone that is beta-carotene in which the 4 position has undergone formal oxidation to afford the corresponding ketone. Isolated as orange-red crystals, it is widely distributed in marine invertebrates.More

Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, titanium(4+) salt (4:1)

CAS No: 3645-34-9

Formula: C8H16O2.1/4Ti

Categories: Food Additives > Odorants

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Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, 4-nitrophenyl ester

CAS No: 1153-45-3

Formula: C13H11NO5S

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

Arabinobiose

CAS No: 78088-21-8

Formula: C10H18O9

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

4-[(2-Bromo-3-pyridinyl)oxy]-6-chloropyrimidine

CAS No: 1065484-68-5

Formula: C9H5BrClN3O

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

2-chloro-4-phenylaniline

CAS No: 7285-66-7

Formula: C12H10ClN

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

1-CHLORO-4-[CHLORO(4-CHLOROPHENYL)METHYL]BENZENE

CAS No: 1025058-88-1

Formula: C13H9Cl3

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

Tapioca Alpha

CAS No: 11120-02-8

Formula: H3O4P.xUnspecified

Categories: Food Additives > Thickener

Thickener; stabilizer; binder. It is used to preserve frozen food, and it can be frozen and thawed repeatedly, and still has a good shape-keeping effect.More

2-[3-[(4-Amino-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methyl]-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-3-ium-5-yl]ethyl nitrate;chloride

CAS No: 18601-90-6

Formula: C12H16ClN5O3S

Categories: Food Additives > Preservative

oxybutyninN-oxide

CAS No: 80976-68-7

Formula: C22H31NO4

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

1-Naphthalenecarbonylchloride,4-methyl-(9CI)

CAS No: 87700-67-2

Formula: C12H9ClO

Categories: Food Additives > Odorants

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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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