Example and Function of Food Additives
My Food Additive Survey
Chupa Chups: Contains mixed fruit pure as flavouring, and colouring.
Disadvantages of Food Additives
Effects on health
Food additives if taken in access can cause side effects. For instance, the colourings in food can cause hyperactivity in children. And also, some people are allergic to food additives such as flavourings and preservatives.
Effects on the environment
Food additives require chemicals and processing, which require the use of more energy to produce the food. So food additives contribute to a higher carbon footprint for whatever food product it is, which thus contributes to the carbon greenhouse gases that should be curbed right now. The food products are like Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) to make food tastier.
Advice
I would advice to reduce the intake of processed food, especially the ones that contain a lot of food additives because not only you risk your own life but also the environment as said above. And you know who uses the environment, rite? =)
References
http://greenanswers.com/q/66107/food-agriculture/beverage/how-do-additives-hurt-environment
-Longman Essential Chemistry SPM
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