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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

[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

(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

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β-Apo-8′-carotenal

CAS No: 1107-26-2

Formula: C30H40O

Categories: Food Additives > Coloring Agent

β-Apo-8'-carotenal (Apocarotenal), a provitamin A carotenoid, is an inducer of CYPlA1 and CYPlA2 in rat. β-Apo-8'-carotenal is present in many fruits and vegetables[1]. 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

2-AMINO-4-DIETHYLAMINO-6-FLUOROPYRIMIDINE

CAS No: 165258-72-0

Formula: C8H13FN4

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-, calcium salt (2:1)

CAS No: 7546-27-2

Formula: C7H8O5S.1/2Ca

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 1-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1)

CAS No: 832-50-8

Formula: C10H8O4S.Na

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

Methyl trans-9,cis-12-octadecadienoate

CAS No: 20221-27-6

Formula: C19H34O2

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

1-(5-AMINOPENTYL)PIPERAZINE

CAS No: 17096-75-2

Formula: C9H21N3

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

Palm Olein

CAS No: 93334-39-5

Formula:

Categories: Food Additives > Enzyme

ZINC GLUTAMATE

CAS No: 14269-55-7

Formula:

Categories: Food Additives > Nutrition Supplements

Food Additives Market

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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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