FOOD CHEMISTRY
FOOD ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Difficulty in breathing and worsening of asthmatic symptoms
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Dizziness
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Development of allergies or food sensitives and appearance of hives
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Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting
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Detailed explanation-1: -There’s no evidence that the artificial flavoring itself is harmful to your health, but the food that it is included in may not be healthful. Rather than focusing on avoiding artificial flavors, I’d recommend focusing on including healthful, whole foods.
Detailed explanation-2: -Both natural and artificial flavors are probably safe for most of us to consume, Hansen says. But because the specific ingredients generally aren’t reviewed by the FDA-and companies are usually not required to disclose the ingredients of natural or artificial flavors on food labels-it’s difficult to know for sure.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some artificial food additives may be associated with a higher risk of certain types of cancer. In particular, a diet high in nitrites and nitrates, which are commonly found in processed meats, has been linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer ( 22 ).