Se diferencian ocho tipos de aditivos  :

                                                                  - Colorantes

                                                                  -Conser

                                                                  -Antioxidantes

                                                                  -Secuestrantes de metales

                                                                  -Gelificantes, espesantes y estabilizantes

                                                                  -Emulsionantes

                                                                  -Potenciadores del sabor

                                                                  -Edulcorantes