Chemistry and hygiene of food additives. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Pasqualina Laganà, Emanuela Avventuroso, Giovanni Romano, Maria Eufemia Gioffré, Paolo Patanè, Salvatore Parisi, Umberto Moscato, Santi Delia.
• Authors: Laganà, Pasqualina; Avventuroso, Emanuela; Romano, Giovanni; Gioffré, Maria Eufemia; Patanè, Paolo; Parisi, Salvatore; Moscato, Umberto; Delia, Santi
• Contents: About the Authors; 1 Classification and Technological Purposes of Food Additives: The European Point of View; Abstract; 1.1 Food Additives. An Introduction; 1.2 Basic Definitions and Requirements for Food Additives; 1.3 Classification of Food Additives; 1.3.1 Food Preservatives; 1.3.1.1 Synthetic Preservatives; 'Harmless' Preservatives; Preservatives Used in Relation to Risks and Advantages; Compounds for Surface Treatment; 1.3.1.2 Secondary Preservative Action-Nitrites and Nitrates; 1.3.2 Antioxidants; 1.3.2.1 Chemical Classification; Natural Antioxidants. Ascorbic Acid Synthetic Antioxidants. BHA and BHT1.3.2.2 Other Antioxidants; 1.3.3 Structural Additives; 1.3.3.1 Thickeners, Gelling Agents and Stabilisers; 1.3.3.2 Emulsifiers; Lecithins; 1.3.3.3 Humectants; 1.3.3.4 Flavour Enhancers; 1.3.3.5 Dyes; Natural Dyes; Synthetic Dyes; 1.3.4 Artificial Sweeteners; 1.3.4.1 Aspartame; 1.3.4.2 Advantame; 1.3.4.3 Steviol Glycosides; References; 2 The Codex Alimentarius and the European Legislation on Food Additives; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction to the Codex Alimentarius and the European Legislation on Food Additives; 2.1.1 The Codex Alimentarius. A Definition 2.1.2 Food Additives. The Codex Alimentarius Viewpoint2.2 Classification of Food Additives: The International Numbering System; 2.3 Food Additives and Labelling. The Codex Viewpoint; 2.4 Food Additives and the European Legislation; 2.5 Traditional Foods and Food Additives; 2.6 Safety Assessment of Food Additives in the EU; 2.7 Food Additives in the EU and Emergency Measures; 2.8 Conclusion; References; 3 Food Additives and Effects on the Microbial Ecology in Yoghurts; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction to Food Additives in the Yoghurt Industry; 3.2 Yoghurt and Some Recommended Additives 3.3 Food Additives for Yoghurt in Brief. The Use of Thickening AgentsReferences; 4 Use and Overuse of Food Additives in Edible Products: Health Consequences for Consumers; Abstract; 4.1 Use and Overuse of Food Additives and Impact on Human Health. An Introduction; 4.2 Food Additives and Food Safety; 4.2.1 Food Additives and Food Safety. Evaluation Methods; 4.2.2 The European Legislation; 4.2.3 The Coding System; 4.2.4 Food Additives and Safety Concerns; 4.2.5 Effectiveness of Safety Controls; 4.2.6 Conclusions; References
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 664.06; Food additives; Food additives -- Analysis; Food additives; Food additives -- Analysis; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319570426; 3319570420
• Related ISBNs: 9783319570419; 3319570412
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.
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