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What are Additives and Preservatives?

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• Are Additives and Preservatives Necessary? • Are Additives Safe? • Who do they affect? • What reactions can occur? • Are there other substances that these reactions may be confused with? • Which Additives result in Side Effects? PreservativesAntioxidantsColourants Emulsifiers and StabilisersFlavour EnhancersSweeteners Salicylates • How do I know whether I am affected? • What can I do to see if I am affected? • What treatment must I take if I am affected? • 5 Key Points to Remember What are Additives and Preservatives? Back to the top Additives and preservatives are substances added to food. They can be broadly separated according to their functions, but a single additive may perform a variety of defined functions. For example: Preservatives: stop germs and moulds from spoiling food or making it unsafe; an example is sodium benzoate in fruit juices Antioxidants: stop fats and oils from going rancid; for instance, ascorbic acid in butter Preservatives: stop germs and moulds from spoili