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Food Additives - Names Starting with K

List of Additives and What They Do

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com

Index of Food Additives

  • Kaolin - Anticaking Agent, Drying Agent
  • Karaya Gum - Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Gelling Agent, Stabilizer, Suspending Agent, Thickener, Whipping Agent
  • Kelp - Dietary Supplement, Nutrient

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