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Food Additives S Silicon Dioxide - A naturally occurring substance in the Earths crust. Such things as quartz, flint, and even gems such as amethyst and agate. These substances are crushed into a flavorless, insoluble powder. The food and beverage manufacturers consider this an indispensable product. It is used to de-foam beer and ales by brewers. As an anti-caking agent by food processors for salts and salt substitutes. It is also an ingredient in some scouring powders. Sodium Acetate - When used within FDA guidelines this substance is generally considered safe. It is used in hard candies, breakfast cereals, jams, jellies, processed meats, soups, sauces, and snacks as a flavoring and for pH balance. Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (SAP) - SAP is a slow acting leavener used in cakes, breads, and muffin mixes as well as self-rising flours and commercial baked goods. It is also used to enhance the color of franks and cold cuts. GRAS. Sodium Acid Sulfate - This additive is used both as a preservative and an acidifier on dried fruits and in bottled lemon juice. It is also used on fresh fruits and vegetables that are to be processed. Although considered safe it may not be used on those foods that contain high amounts of thiamine (vitamin B1), on fruits and vegetables to be sold or served raw, or on any fruit or vegetable sold as or labeled fresh. Sodium Alginate - This is a derivative of kelp and is used as an emulsifier or stabilizer in such things as frozen desserts, baked goods, aerosol whipped cream, cheese dips and spreads. When used within FDA guidelines it is generally considered safe. Sodium Aluminum Phosphate - This is a type of leavening that is added to self-rising flours as well as cake, muffin, and pancake mixes. When used within guidelines it is GRAS. Sodium Aluminum Sulfate - The main ingredient of double-acting baking powders. It has also been used to bleach flours and is not known to be toxic. Sodium Ascorbate - This is a form of vitamin C that has been used in place of nitrates and nitrites in the meat packing industry. It is a powerful antioxidant as well as an excellent preservative. It has been used in hams, bacon, hot dogs, corned beef, and cold cuts in order to decrease the amount of nitrates used in these foods. Many vitamin manufacturers use this substance as the vitamin C ingredient of their vitamins. GRAS. Sodium Benzoate - Used both as a preservative and an antimicrobal, this additive has been used in margarines, bottled fruit juices, mincemeats, jams and jellies, toothpastes, pickles, soft drinks, preserves, and maraschino cherries. Within guidelines it is considered safe by the FDA. Sodium Carbonate - An antioxidant used in everything from butchering hogs to manufacturing baked goods. It is also a flavoring with alkaline properties used in gelatin desserts and many instant items such as puddings, soups, and sauces. Within FDA guidelines it is considered safe. Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose - An additive used commercially to stabilize, bind, thicken, and extend pies and poultry products. GRAS within guidelines. Sodium Caseinate - Another multi-use additive. This one used in many processed foods including; breads, cereals, cheese products, vegetable sausages, cold cuts, soups and stews, aerosol whipped creams, and even wines. Considered safe by the FDA. Sodium Chloride - This is ordinary table salt and it is considered safe within FDA guidelines. Sodium Citrate - Commercial ice creams, processed cheeses, evaporated milks, carbonated drinks, frozen fruit drink concentrates, candies, jams and jeelies are just some of the things this additive is used in. It is considered to be an acidifier and an emulsifier. GRAS Sodium Cyclamate - This is an artificial sweetener that was found to cause cancer in laboratory animals. In 1969 the FDA banned this substance. Sodium Erythorbate - Used in the processing of meats and poultry as an antioxidant and preservative this substance is a salt of Erythorbic Acid. Considered safe within FDA guidelines.
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