| Description |
xii, 226 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Food labels -- Generic names -- The code and food additive numbers -- Nutritional labelling -- Are there any anti-nutritional constituents that need to be listed? -- Food poisoning by micro-organisms -- What does the white tick on a red circle mean on food labels? -- The words "Low Glycemic Index" appear on some food labels - What does it mean? -- What are genetically modified foods? -- The use of additives in the food industry -- Regulating authorities -- Why specifications for food additives? -- Fortification of foods -- Controversies and food additives -- Food allergies -- Food intolerance -- The most common symptoms of intolerances and allergies -- Gluten intolerance -- Lactose intolerance -- Hyperactivity and food additives -- Food additives-numerical list |
| Summary |
Decoding food additives is a comprehensive guide to food additives and food labelling. It addresses concerns such as labelling genetic modification of foods |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 225-226 |
| Subject |
Food -- Labeling -- Australia.
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Food additives -- Australia.
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Food allergy -- Australia.
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| ISBN |
0734409222 : |
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9780734409225 |
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