Tag Archives: Food additives

September, 2026… Ankara… The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry implemented a new food flavouring regulation on Sept. 14, restricting insect- and pork-derived additives while scheduling a phase-out for 10 specific substances by 2026. The updated Turkish Food Codex prohibits products derived from pork and insects to align with broader public health guidelines. The directive bars 10 flavoring substances, including FL 04.029, …

Consumers’ perceptions of food ingredients are often misled, as they tend to prefer natural foods over those with chemical additives. However, these same consumers also desire food that is safe, which necessitates the use of additives. Misleading information about food additives is often spread through the media, popular press and …