Match the following examples of food additives with the name of the class of food additives.
-Leavening agents
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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Leavening agents are substances that cause dough and batter to rise by releasing gases. Yeast, baking powder, and baking soda are all examples of leavening agents. Choices A, B, and E are preservatives and stabilizers, not leavening agents. Choice C represents thickeners and stabilizers.

Match the Following Examples of Food Additives with the Name