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FOOD ADDITIVES

Learn about the strict regulations and safety measures for food additives in the US, including information on organic foods, pesticides, artificial sweeteners, MSG, preservatives, and more.

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FOOD ADDITIVES

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  1. FOOD ADDITIVES Misc Information Organic Foods Pesticides Artificial Sweeteners MSG Preservatives

  2. Food additives used in the U.S. are strictly controlled and pose little cause for concern • Incidental food additives are not common • BHT protects fruits and vegetables from browning caused by exposure to oxygen • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the responsibility of deciding what additives shall be in foods.

  3. Contaminants are not intentionally used in or on foods. • GRAS stands for “generally recognized as safe” • It includes a list of food additives believed to be safe • To control the safety of additives in food the FDA has rules manufacturers must follow which include submitting proof that a new additive is safe after numerous tests.

  4. The artificial fat OLESTRA passes through the digestive track undigested • It is fortified with Vitamin E

  5. Organic Food Are foods meeting strict USDA production regulations for organic including: Not using synthetic pesticides, herbicides fertilizers, drugs and preservatives, and produced without genetic engineering or irradiation.

  6. Organic does not mean pesticide-free, however they typically have lower levels than conventionally grown foods. • Purchasing organic fruits and vegetables rather than conventionally grown foods do not harm the environment. • Animals are raised in natural surroundings with access to outdoors.

  7. Individuals that purchase organic food should: • Cook the food properly • Wash raw produce vigorously

  8. Pesticides • Chemicals used to control insects, disease, weeds, fungi, and other animals. • To reduce your intake of pesticides residues you should: • Trim the fat from meat • Discard the outer layer of cabbage

  9. Most pesticides can be removed by washing foods thoroughly.

  10. Artificial sweeteners • Current evidence indicates that moderate intakes of artificial sweeteners pose no health risks. • An example of an artificial sweetener that is made from sucrose is suralose.

  11. MSG • Monosodium Glutamate is a flavor enhancer • Is widely used in Asian restaurants • Can cause symptoms such as burning and flushing of the skin and headache

  12. Preservatives • Examples of microbial agents are salt and sugar • Nitrites are added to foods to inhibit rancidity and preserve color • Nitrosamines have been know to cause cancer in animals • Nitrites are commonly found in hot dogs and ham

  13. Vitamin C and acetic acid are good preservatives

  14. DYES • Only 10 synthetic color additives are approved by the FDA for use in foods • Coloring agents are allowed no marginal risk

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