Question

1. what is the difference between a processed food and a whole food?
2. define food additive.

Explanation:

1. Processed foods are altered from their natural state through methods like cooking, canning, freezing, etc. Whole foods are in their natural, unprocessed or minimally - processed state, retaining more nutrients and fiber.
2. A food additive is a substance added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste and appearance, or for other technical purposes such as preventing spoilage.

Answer:

1. Processed foods are altered from natural state; whole foods are in natural or minimally - processed state.
2. A substance added to food for flavor, appearance, preservation, etc.