Sure! Here are the definitions of the word lists in their simplest form:
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Intentional Food Additives: Substances added to food on purpose to enhance flavor, color, texture, or shelf life (e.g., preservatives, flavor enhancers, and coloring agents).
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Unintentional Food Additives: Substances that accidentally become part of food during production, processing, or packaging (e.g., contaminants, residues from pesticides, or trace amounts of other ingredients).
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Food Preserving: Methods used to prevent food spoilage and extend its shelf life (e.g., refrigeration, freezing, drying, canning, and using preservatives).