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Types of Additives

Emulsifiers help give ice cream its smooth texture.

There are two types of additives: direct and indirect. Direct additives are added directly during the baking or cooking process. For example, makers of salad dressings add xanthan gum to thicken their products. Beverage companies add high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener synthesized from corn, to give their drinks a sweet taste.

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