According to the *Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China* and popular science information released by market supervision administrations in various regions, additives are auxiliary substances added to improve product performance. The public is most concerned about food additives.
Additives are a broad concept, including various chemical substances such as feed additives, food additives, concrete additives, and engine oil additives. Food additives refer to artificially synthesized or natural substances added to food to improve its quality, color, aroma, and taste, as well as for preservation, freshness, and processing needs. This also includes food flavorings, base substances in chewing gum, processing aids in the food industry, and nutritional fortifiers.
Additives are chemical substances or natural ingredients added during industrial production or food processing to improve product performance, extend shelf life, enhance stability, or impart specific functions.
Based on their use, additives can be divided into food additives, industrial additives (such as plastic additives and coating additives), and feed additives.
