Food Additives have been Playing Significant Role in Enhancing Quality and Taste of the Food
Food Additives
What are Food
Additives? Food additives are substances that are not normally consumed as food
but that is added to food for technological purposes or to improve its flavor
and consistency. These substances may have nutritive value or be added for
safety reasons. While some are not harmful, others have been linked to adverse
health effects. Monosodium glutamate is a common food additive used to increase
the flavor and texture of savory foods.
On the basis of source, Synthetic segment
dominated the global Food
Additive Market with a share of 53.4% in 2019 and is projected to grow at a
CAGR of 5.3% between 2019 and 2027.
FD&C Yellow No. 5
is used to color drinks, dessert powders, candy, and custard. According to the
FDA, Yellow No. 5 may cause hives and asthma in less than one in every 10,000
people. However, because it's used in food and beverage products, it must be
listed on the ingredient label. For people who have allergies to it, avoiding
food containing this color can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack.
The FDA has defined a
list of permitted ingredients and banned ones. These lists are based on
toxicological testing on animals and are generally 100 times less than the
maximum daily allowance for humans. However, the approval process can be
delayed or canceled when there is doubt about the safety of a specific
additive. Moreover, most food additives are tested in isolation and are not
known for long-term effects when combined with other food ingredients.
Artificial sweeteners are safe and may promote weight loss. They may cause mild
side effects in some individuals, but are still considered safe in moderation.
Diacetyl, for example, is a common flavoring ingredient in microwave popcorn.
It can cause inflammation and scarring of the airways. In addition to being
harmful, diacetyl is also found in dairy products, brown flavorings, and fruit
flavors. There are more than 3,000 different foods and their labels may be
hazardous.
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