Are "zero additive" and "all-natural" foods really healthy? Can food additives be eaten?

On June 27, the National Health Commission held a series of press conferences on "Everything for the Health of the People – Our Decade" to introduce the progress and effectiveness

Nowadays, there are many foods on the market that are labeled with "zero additives" and "all natural", are these foods really absolutely safe and healthy? In this regard, Li Ning, director of the National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center, said that whether the label is marked with "zero additive" and "pure natural", or the use of food additives in the food production process, as long as it is in line with China's relevant laws and regulations and food safety standards, it is safe

Li Ning reminded consumers not to blindly and one-sidedly pursue the "zero additive" or "pure natural" food marked on the label, but also to comprehensively consider the nutritional value

Li Ning also said that the public still has many misunderstandings about food additives, and many consumers will talk about discoloration

Li Ning pointed out that China has adopted a strict approval management system for the use of food additives, and only if the process technology is really necessary and after risk assessment, safe and reliable food additives will be approved for use

In addition, some consumers are worried that eating a variety of foods, containing the same food additives, will it bring additional burdens to the body? Li Ning said that when formulating food additive standards, it has been guaranteed that a food additive is used in a variety of foods

"Of course, it is recommended that consumers should have a reasonable combination of dietary patterns, balance diets, and eat healthier and more nutritious