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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 395 reputable manufacturers and 375 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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676 Food Additives items

N,N-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-2,3-dimethoxybenzenamine

CAS No: 4213-41-6

Formula: C12H17Cl2NO2

Categories: Food Additives > Food Antioxidants

Laminaritriose

CAS No: 3256-04-0

Formula: C18H32O16

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

Diallyl tetrasulfide

CAS No: 2444-49-7

Formula: C6H10S4

Categories: Food Additives > Other Food Additives

4,5-Dihydro-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide

CAS No: 6401-98-5

Formula: C10H9N3O2

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

59990-69-1

CAS No: 59990-69-1

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

Furcellaran

CAS No: 9000-21-9

Categories: Food Additives > Thickener

Seaweed gum (a natural phycocolloid) available as an odorless white powder, soluble in warm water. It form gels at low concentrations. Reputed to be more stable to heat and acids than other vegetable gums. Available in the form of salts.More

Oxidized glycerides

CAS No: 8028-45-3

Categories: Food Additives > Anticaking Agent

Oxystearin is a crystallization inhibitor and release agent that is a modified fatty acid composed of the glycerides of partially oxidized stearic and other fatty acids. it is used in vegetable oils to prevent them from clouding in the refrigerator and in griddling fats and oils to prevent food from sticking to the frying pan.More

SODIUMSTARCHPHOSPHATE

CAS No: 53241-15-9

Categories: Food Additives > Thickener

As an emulsion stabilizer and thickener. According to my country~"s regulations, it can be used for beverages, ice creams, soups, seasonings, jams, creams, and foods made with grain as the main raw material, and is used in an appropriate amount according to production needs.More

[2-oxo-2-(4-phenylphenyl)ethyl]2-chloroacetate

CAS No: 4376-28-7

Formula: C16H13ClO3

Categories: Food Additives > Coloring Agent

N-[(1R,2R)-2-[4-(Aminosulfonyl)phenyl]-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]-2,2-dichloroacetamide

CAS No: 4302-95-8

Formula: C11H14Cl2N2O5S

Categories: Food Additives > Coating Agent

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(1-Phenylvinyl)phosphonic acid

CAS No: 3220-50-6

Formula: C8H9O3P

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

SORBIC ACID VINYL ESTER

CAS No: 42739-26-4

Formula: C8H10O2

Categories: Food Additives > Preservative

ETHYL 1,2,3,4-TETRAHYDROQUINOLINE-4-CARBOXYLATE

CAS No: 24562-76-3

Formula: C12H15NO2

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

ethyl 4-(2,5-dioxopyrrol-1-yl)benzoate

CAS No: 14794-06-0

Formula: C13H11NO4

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

2,3-diaminopropan-1-ol

CAS No: 2811-20-3

Formula: C3H10N2O

Categories: Food Additives > Other Food Additives

3-BROMO-7-TRIFLUOROMETHYLIMIDAZO[1, 2-C]PYRIMIDINE

CAS No: 425615-35-6

Formula: C7H3BrF3N3

Categories: Food Additives > Food Antioxidants

BENZYL-(3-FLUORO-BENZYL)-AMINE

CAS No: 436086-79-2

Formula: C14H14FN

Categories: Food Additives > Anticaking Agent

Isoamyl gallate

CAS No: 2486-02-4

Formula: C12H16O5

Categories: Food Additives > Food Antioxidants

Antioxidants.More

Ethyl β-apo-8′-carotenoate

CAS No: 1109-11-1

Formula: C32H44O2

Categories: Food Additives > Cosmetic Colorant

Edible yellow-orange pigmentMore

(6S,6'S)-5,5',18,18'-Tetradehydro-5,5',6,6'-tetrahydro-β,β-carotene

CAS No: 34815-98-0

Formula: C40H56

Categories: Food Additives > Coloring Agent

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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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