Portuguese - Substâncias Alimentares e Aditivos

a substance added to food to improve its taste, texture, or appearance

aditivo alimentar, aditivo de comida

a thin, translucent sheet made from rice flour and water, used in various Asian cuisines for wrapping spring rolls

papel de arroz, folha de arroz

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

conservante, preservativo

ink that is safe for consumption and used for printing on food items, such as cakes, cookies, and candies, for decorative purposes

tinta comestível, tinta alimentar

a substance added to food to change or enhance its color

corante alimentar, corante para alimentos

a thin sheet of gold used for decoration or gilding

folha de ouro

flavoring agents that are chemically synthesized and used to mimic natural flavors in food and beverages

sabor artificial, aroma artificial

an ingredient or substance used to increase the viscosity or thickness of a liquid or sauce in food preparation, such as cornstarch, flour, or gelatin

agente espessante, espessante

a substance used to add sweetness to food or beverages

adoçante, substituto do açúcar

a substance that helps maintain the consistency, texture, and structure of a product

estabilizador, substância estabilizadora

an ingredient used to create gels, such as agar agar, pectin, or gelatin

agente gelificante, gelificante

a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed and used as a gelling agent in various food

agar-agar

a natural substance found in fruits that is used as a thickening agent in food preparation

pectina

a substance that helps retain moisture and prevents drying in various products

umectante, agente umectante

a substance used to provide a glossy or shiny appearance to food, such as beeswax, shellac, or vegetable oil

agente de vidro, agente de brilho

a substance used to improve the processing, handling, or performance characteristics of flour, such as ascorbic acid, enzymes, or malted barley flour

agente de tratamento de farinha, substância melhoradora de farinha

something that is added to food to give it a better or more flavor

intensificador de sabor, melhorador de sabor

a substance or combination of substances used to enhance or impart a specific taste to food or beverages

aromatizante, sabor

a substance that helps mix and stabilize immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, to create a uniform and stable emulsion

emulsificante, agente emulsificante

a substance used to maintain the color of food products

agente de retenção de cor, agente de preservação de cor

a substance used in food production to add essential vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to improve the nutritional content of the food product

agente fortificante, substância fortificante

a substance added to food to increase its volume or bulk, often used as a filler or to improve the texture and mouthfeel of the food product

agente de enchimento, agente volumizador

a substance, such as vitamin E, that helps clean the body of harmful substances

antioxidante, substância antioxidante

a substance used to reduce or prevent foaming in food and beverage production processes

agente antiespumante, substância antiespuma

a substance added to food or beverages to prevent clumping or caking of powdered or granulated materials

agente antiaglomerante, agente antitartáreo

a food additive that is used to adjust and control the acidity or pH level of food or beverages

regulador de acidez, agente regulador de pH

a food additive that adds acidity to food or beverages, typically for flavor enhancement or preservation purposes

acidulante, agente acidulante

a protein-based substance derived from collagen that forms a gel-like texture when dissolved in water

gelatina

a meat product made from mechanically processed beef trimmings treated with antimicrobial agents

slime rosa, produto de carne

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

sal

a chemical compound commonly used in baking as a leavening agent to help dough and batters rise

bicarbonato de sódio, soda de cozinha

a white powder that is used in baking products in order to make them rise and light

fermento em pó, pó de fermento