Food addiction is defined as a behavioral disorder associated with the consumption of hedonically appealing foods that activate the brain's reward system. It has been stated that there are significant neurobiological and behavioral similarities between food addiction and substance addictions. Food components and additives (flavor enhancers, sugars, caffeine, etc.) are among the main factors shaping consumption behavior by influencing the sensory perception of food. It is thought that highly processed foods, especially those high in fat, sugar, and salt, may produce addiction-like effects along with enhanced sensory properties. However, strong evidence definitively establishing the addictive effects of any food component or additive other than caffeine is limited. Excessive consumption of these types of foods is associated with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and it is suggested that they may generate addiction-like neurobiological responses via the dopamine-mediated reward system. In this study, the potential addictive effects of food components and additives were evaluated.