Comparative analysis of food ingredients and additives declared in packaged foods labelled as homemade and their corresponding traditional culinary recipes

< 0.0001). The most common were preservatives (21%), colours (18%), raising agents (14%), flavourings and flour treatment agents (13.5% each). Although the term homemade suggests simple preparation without additives, our findings reveal the opposite and may inform discussions on its appropriate use on food labels.

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Food Additives & Contaminants Part A
Published
2026-08-27
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https://doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2026.2710621
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Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
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< 0.0001). The most common were preservatives (21%), colours (18%), raising agents (14%), flavourings and flour treatment agents (13.5% each). Although the term homemade suggests simple preparation without additives, our findings reveal the opposite and may inform discussions on its appropriate use on food labels.

Food Additives & Contaminants Part A
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (BR), Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (BR)
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Estado de Santa Catarina, Centros de Pesquisa, Inovação e Difusão, Fundação Amazônia Paraense de Amparo à Pesquisa
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