Match the following examples of food additives with the name of the class of food additives.
-Stabilizers and thickeners
A)Salt, nitrates, and nitrites
B)Bromates, peroxides, and ammonium chloride
C)Pectins, gums, gelatins, and agars
D)Yeast, baking powder, and baking soda
E)BHA, BHT, and vitamin E

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Stabilizers and thickeners are typically added to food to improve texture, consistency, and shelf life. Pectins, gums, gelatins, and agars are examples of common stabilizers and thickeners. Salt, nitrates, and nitrites are preservatives, while bromates, peroxides, and ammonium chloride are dough conditioners. Yeast, baking powder, and baking soda are leavening agents. BHA, BHT, and vitamin E are antioxidants.

Match the Following Examples of Food Additives with the Name