C2nounfoodhealth
US/ˈæd.ə.tɪv/
UK/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
a substance added to food or another product to give it color or flavor or make it last longer
In context
Many packaged snacks contain artificial additives to make them last longer.
This fish sauce is made only from anchovies and salt, with no additives.
Food safety officials banned an additive used to make noodles look whiter.
Words that go with additive
noun + noun
- food additiveSome food additives can cause allergies in children.
- fuel additiveThe mechanic suggested a fuel additive to clean the engine.
adjective + noun
- artificial additivesThe bakery promises bread without artificial additives.
- chemical additivesFarmers want to reduce chemical additives in animal feed.
adjective + preposition
- free from additivesTheir jams are completely free from additives.