| Ever wondered what life would be like if there weren’t any food additives? If you’re thinking "great" then think again. Without additives, many foods we take for granted just wouldn’t be there. Without preservatives, food would quickly become riddled with the poisonous chemicals of decay. Without raising agents, even something as basic as bread would fall flat. Most food additives are harmless, natural substances. Even so, people worry, and justifiably so. There are three possible scientific mechanisms by which a chemical might cause harm. It could cause allergies; if consumed in large enough quantities it could be toxic; and under certain biochemical conditions it could cause cancer. Did you know …?
Some of the food additives we use today have been used for more than 2000 years.
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