Food Preservatives and their Harmful Effects on the Body
Food Preservatives Every living organism requires nourishment to survive. Foods contain a variety of nutrients such as carbs, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. These nutrients in food are consumed and digested by an organism in order to provide energy, encourage development, and sustain life.. Because food has a limited shelf life, certain preservatives are employed to extend the shelf life and maintain the quality. These Food Preservatives may have some negative consequences, so if possible, foods without preservatives should be utilized. Whole food is 1. 1. .Nowadays , Food Preservatives are found in almost all food products. The goal is to retain the original properties of food, extend the shelf life of food, and prevent natural ageing and discoloration that might occur during food preparation, such as the enzymatic browning response in apples after they are cut 2. 2. . Natural food preservation methods include boiling and freezing [processed and unrefined, h