CNN Food Central - Resources: Additives

Ever wonder what Aspartame is and why it's in your food? Our breakdown of over 40 common food additives will tell you what all those -oses, -ases and sulfites mean and what foods contain them. We'll even warn you about some of the nasty side effects.

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International Food Information Council: Food Additives -- Backgrounder, reviews, Q & A and more.
International Food Information Council: Search -- Search the IFIC's rich site for additive information.
FDA: Food Additives and Premarket Approval -- Includes specific information on MSG and sulfites.

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