Dangers of Food Additives and Preservatives
If we need to get something to eat for a long time, it should be properly processed. During this process, some substances and chemicals, known as additives are added to the food. Additives consistently high quality of food. In addition, we also need to add preservatives to prevent the food from spoiling. Direct additives are intentionally added to food for a particular purpose. Indirect additives are added to food during processing, packaging and storage. Food preservatives, additives used to inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts and molds in the food industry. Some of the additives are from natural sources such as corn, sugar beets and soybeans, while some are artificial, man-made additives.
Commonly used food additives and preservatives
Nowadays, most people tend to eat the finished foods on the market, instead of preparation at home. These foods contain a type of additives and preservatives, so that their quality and taste is maintained and they are not spoiled by bacteria and yeast. More than 3000 additives and preservatives are available on the market, as antioxidants and anti-microbial substances. Salt and sugar, the most commonly used additives. Some of the commonly used food additives and preservatives are aluminum silicate, amino acid compounds, ammonium carbonates, sodium nitrate, propyl gallate, butyl hydrozyttoluene (BHT), butylhydroxyanisole (BHA), monosodium glutamate, white sugar, potassium bromate, Potassium, sodium benzoate, etc. Some artificial colors are also in the food to give them an appealing appearance. These substances are Erythrosine coloring (red), cantaxanthin (orange), Amaranth (Azoic red), Tartrazine (Azoic yellow) and annatto bixine (yellow orange).
Uses of food additives and preservatives
If the food stored over a long period, use of additives and preservatives is essential to its quality and taste. The excess water in the food could lead to the growth of bacteria, fungi and yeasts. Use of additives and preservatives to prevent spoilage of food by the growth of bacteria and fungi. Additives and preservatives, the quality and consistency of food. In addition, palatability and wholesomeness of food, improve or maintain their nutritional value, control suitable pH, provide leavening and color, and its flavor.
Additives are antimicrobial agents, antioxidants, artificial colors, artificial flavors and flavor enhancers, chelating agents and thickeners and stabilizing agents. Anti-microbial substances such as salt, vinegar, sorbic acid and calcium are used in products such as salad dressings, baked goods, margarine, cheese and sour foods. Antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, and BHA, BHT in the food, high fats. Chelating agents such as malic acid, citric acid and tartaric acid used to prevent the taste changes, discoloration and rancidity of food.
The dangers of food additives and preservatives
Although additives and preservatives are essential for food storage, they can certain health problems. It can lead to various diseases such as allergies and hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Disorder in which some people are sensitive to certain chemicals. The food additives can cause asthma, hay fever and certain reactions such as rashes, vomiting, headache, tight chest, hives, and the deterioration of eczema. Some of the known dangers of food additives and preservatives are as follows:
* Benzoates can cause allergies such as asthma and rashes and believed to cause brain damage.
* Bromate destroy nutrients in food. It may rise to nausea and diarrhea.
* Butylates are responsible for high blood cholesterol levels and impaired liver function and kidney function.
* Caffeine is a dye and flavorant has the diuretic, a stimulant properties. It can cause nervousness, heart rhythm disturbances and occasionally heart defects.
* Saccharin causes toxic reactions and allergic reaction, which is on the skin, gastrointestinal tract and heart. It can also cause cancer and bladder cancer.
* Red Dye 40 probably cause certain birth defects and possibly cancer.
* Mono-and di-glycerides can cause birth defects certificate, genetic changes and cancer.
* Caramel is a famous flavors and coloring agent that can lead to vitamin B6 deficiency. It can cause certain genetic defects and even cancer.
* Sodium chloride can cause high blood pressure, kidney failure, stroke and heart attack.
To minimize the risk of developing health problems due to food additives and preservatives, you should avoid the food additives and preservatives. Before the purchase of canned food, you need to its component parts. You should buy organic foods, free of artificial additives. Try to eat freshly prepared foods as much as possible and no processed food or in cans.
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