1、现状食品添加剂是精细化工的一个重要组成部分。1993年全世界添加剂销售额已达100亿美元,十年间平均增长率为7%左右。目前,全世界食品添加剂有14000多种,直接使用的品种约4000种。我国食品添加剂始终保持较高的发展速度,产品品种和产量不断增加,到1996年底,我国允许使用的食品添加剂包括香料在内,总计1446种,1997 1, the status of food additives is an important part of fine chemicals. In 1993, the world’s additive sales reached US$10 billion, and the average growth rate in a decade was about 7%. At present, there are more than 14,000 kinds of food additives in the world, and about 4000 kinds of directly used varieties. China’s food additives have always maintained a high rate of development, and the variety and output of products have continuously increased. By the end of 1996, there were altogether 1446 kinds of food additives allowed for use in China, including spices. 1997