food additive

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any nonfood substance added to food in order to improve its flavour, appearance or shelf life.

Equivalents

Françaisadditif alimentaire

DeutschLebensmittelzusatzstoff

Portuguêsaditivo alimentar

4 more languages

Suomielintarvikelisäaine lisäaine

Italianoadditivo alimentare

日本語食品添加物

Русскийпищевая добавка

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

food allergy food and board food art food artist food baby food bank

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