Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE
Functional Additives and Food Stability
What Functional Additives and Food Stability means in Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Functional Additives and Food Stability
The use of chemical and natural substances to maintain the physical and sensory properties of food. This covers the mechanisms of emulsifiers, stabilisers, and preservatives in preventing spoilage and ensuring product consistency.
Topics that use Functional Additives and Food Stability
- Food provenance (AQA GCSE)
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