Additive is a substance added to another in relatively small amounts to affect a desired change in properties. Generally, the additives could be divided into food additives, feed additives and cosmetic additives. A food additive is added to food during preparation or storage. A feed additive is used in animal nutrition for purposes of improving the quality of feed and the quality of food from animal origin. A cosmetic additive is added to skin care products to improve skin's appearance and health.

These kinds of additives could improve safety and freshness, such as Ascorbyl Palmitate, VC-IP; maintain nutritional, such as Vitamin K1 Oxide, Iron heme polypeptide, Calcium Carbonate and so on; improve texture and appearance, such as agar, natural food color pigment, Sclerotium Gum and so on.

These additives have been used for many years and have played an important role in our daily life. Furthermore, all additives are subject to ongoing safety review as scientific understanding and methods of testing continue to improve. Consumers should feel safe about them.