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Words Related to Food Ingredients - Food Substances and Additives
Here you will learn some English words related to food substances and additives such as "gelatin", "baking soda", and "acidulant".
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food additive
[noun]
a substance added to food to improve its taste, texture and appearance
rice paper
[noun]
a thin, translucent sheet made from rice flour and water, used in various Asian cuisines for wrapping spring rolls
preservative
[noun]
a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration
edible ink
[noun]
ink that is safe for consumption and used for printing on food items, such as cakes, cookies, and candies, for decorative purposes
artificial flavor
[noun]
flavoring agents that are chemically synthesized and used to mimic natural flavors in food and beverages
thickening agent
[noun]
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
stabilizer
[noun]
a substance that helps maintain the consistency, texture, and structure of a product
gelling agent
[noun]
an ingredient used to create gels, such as agar agar, pectin, or gelatin
agar
[noun]
a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed and used as a gelling agent in various food
pectin
[noun]
a natural substance found in fruits that is used as a thickening agent in food preparation
humectant
[noun]
a substance that helps retain moisture and prevents drying in various products
glazing agent
[noun]
a substance used to provide a glossy or shiny appearance to food, such as beeswax, shellac, or vegetable oil
flour treatment agent
[noun]
a substance used to improve the processing, handling, or performance characteristics of flour, such as ascorbic acid, enzymes, or malted barley flour
flavoring
[noun]
a substance or combination of substances used to enhance or impart a specific taste to food or beverages
emulsifier
[noun]
a substance that helps mix and stabilize immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, to create a uniform and stable emulsion
fortifying agent
[noun]
a substance used in food production to add essential vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to improve the nutritional content of the food product
bulking agent
[noun]
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
antioxidant
[noun]
a substance, such as vitamin E, that helps clean the body of harmful substances
antifoaming agent
[noun]
a substance used to reduce or prevent foaming in food and beverage production processes
anticaking agent
[noun]
a substance added to food or beverages to prevent clumping or caking of powdered or granulated materials
acidity regulator
[noun]
a food additive that is used to adjust and control the acidity or pH level of food or beverages
acidulant
[noun]
a food additive that adds acidity to food or beverages, typically for flavor enhancement or preservation purposes
gelatin
[noun]
a protein-based substance derived from collagen that forms a gel-like texture when dissolved in water
pink slime
[noun]
a meat product made from mechanically processed beef trimmings treated with antimicrobial agents
salt
[noun]
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
baking soda
[noun]
a chemical compound commonly used in baking as a leavening agent to help dough and batters rise
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