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  • Food Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Toxicology

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  • Food additives, both natural and artificial, are used to enhance food's sensory and commercial qualities.
  • Concerns exist regarding the abuse and potential toxicity of artificial food additives, necessitating rigorous analysis.
  • Accurate quantification of food additives is vital for ensuring consumer safety and regulatory compliance.

Approach:

  • This review classifies food additives based on their functions and regulatory requirements, including colorants, preservatives, antioxidants, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, and gelling agents.
  • It summarizes and discusses various analytical methods for quantifying food additives.
  • Emphasis is placed on modern immunoassays and other biotechnological approaches for sensitive and specific detection.

Key Points:

  • Artificial food additives are increasingly prevalent, raising concerns about potential health risks.
  • Quantitative analysis of food additives is essential for monitoring safety and adherence to regulations.
  • A comprehensive overview of analytical techniques, including immunoassays, is provided for accurate food additive determination.

Conclusions:

  • This review addresses the knowledge gap between academia and industry regarding food additive analysis.
  • It highlights the importance of advanced analytical methods for ensuring food safety.
  • The findings support the development of standardized protocols for food additive quantification.