Algin
What is alginate? Why is it used in food?
Category: Food Additives
Description of various food additives found on ingredient labels.
Potassium sorbate
Calcium Sodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate is one of the most common food preservatives.
Sodium Aluminum Silicate
Ingredients
This post describes sodium aluminum silicate and discusses why it is in our food.
Amaranth
Amaranth is the name of an artificial red food dye
What is Amaranth? Amaranth is an artificial food dye also known as red dye #2.  It gets its name because the colour is similar to that of the plant named Amaranth. Description: Amaranth is an azo dye similar to allura red. …
What is Calcium disodium EDTA?
Calcium disodium EDTA is a white, odorless, crystalline powder, with a faint, salty taste. It is commonly used a preservative and sequestrant.