food additive

Any non-food substance added to food in order to improve its flavour, appearance or shelf life

Japanese Meaning

食品の風味、外観、保存性を向上させる目的で、食品に添加される食品以外の物質

After years of complaints, the company finally removed the controversial food additive from its recipe.

長年の苦情を受けて、同社は物議を醸していた食品添加物の使用をついに中止した。

Sense（1）

Any non-food substance added to food in order to improve its flavour, appearance or shelf life

food additives

（ plural ）