The harm of food additives to the human body

Introduction: we are familiar with food additives What is the harm of food additives to human body? Baibai safety net will introduce you The so-called food additives refer to the substances that can improve the color, fragrance, taste and shape of food, and are added to food for the needs of antisepsis and processing technology So what is the harm of food additives to human body? There are 907 kinds of food additives in China, such as preservatives, antioxidants, thickeners, emulsifiers, sweeteners, spices, etc These ingredients can enhance the sensory properties of food, prevent corruption and deterioration, and extend the shelf life Therefore, food additives are essential for food Soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, salt, etc in every household actually belong to the category of food additives Of course, food additives have toxic effects on human body After these substances are absorbed into the blood and cells, they may participate in the human body's chemical reactions Because of their special chemical characteristics, they may interfere with the normal metabolism of the body, or produce toxic chemicals If these toxic substances are to be metabolized out of the body, they may cause great damage in the metabolic and excretory organs, such as liver damage and kidney damage Many food additives, such as nitrite (usually sodium nitrite), are preservatives that inhibit the growth of bacteria, so they are often added to food But it is a strong carcinogen in itself If it is excessive, it has a high cancer treatment rate Many artificial pigments, such as Sudan red, are carcinogens Of course, not all food additives are harmful to human body, many of them are harmless Even if it is harmful, such as sodium nitrite, it can be added in a small amount to prevent corrosion and have no side effects on human body, which is allowed When people choose food, they should pay attention to the selection of products from high-quality and reputable manufacturers, because these products can strictly implement the national regulations on food additives However, a considerable part of the products produced by the underground workshops with poor quality belong to the abuse or excessive use of food additives If the human body ingests these ingredients in large quantities for a long time, it will be harmful and useless The harm of excessive food additives is great Consumers can also use food safety detector to test it There are a lot of food safety knowledge waiting for you to learn More knowledge is in Baibai safety net Editor in charge: he xianrob