echemi logo
Product
  • Product
  • Supplier
  • Inquiry
    Home > Food News > Preservative Articles > The harm of food preservatives

    The harm of food preservatives

    • Last Update: 2018-02-28
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
    Search more information of high quality chemicals, good prices and reliable suppliers, visit www.echemi.com
    Introduction: food needs long-term preservation and preservatives People will also eat these preservatives in these foods What are the hazards of food preservatives? Preservatives are controversial for many people, because if the amount of this chemical is not in accordance with the standard, the harm is very big, then what are the hazards of food preservatives? Through the safety net of Baibai to understand in detail Some of the preservatives we used in the past are borax, formaldehyde, etc Formaldehyde solution is also known as formalin, which is often used to make animal specimens When it is used to soak bacon, seafood, pig blood and duck blood, it is not only colorful, but also durable However, it has a strong carcinogenic effect, so it is absolutely not allowed to be used in the preservation of food, but some illegal traders still use it illegally, which has a certain adverse impact on the society, causing people's fear of preservatives, and even some food with a long shelf life Now, with the development of science and technology, people have gradually realized the harm of formaldehyde and borax aqueous solution as food preservatives The relevant departments of the state have also stipulated that they are forbidden to be used as food preservatives Because most of the preservatives used at present are synthetic, the use beyond the standard will cause certain damage to human body In addition to preventing food deterioration, preservatives can sometimes prevent food poisoning, which is undoubtedly beneficial to consumers' safety consumption; but at the same time, preservatives are synthesized artificially, which will have certain side effects if not used properly, and long-term excessive intake will cause certain damage to consumers' health Children, pregnant women and other special groups belong to the special period of physical development, in terms of food intake should be focused on protection, it is recommended not to give them too much use of preservative food Through the above understanding, we know the harm of preservatives What are the differences between preservatives and desiccants? They are all one of the food additives If you want to know the little knowledge of these food additives, you can go to Baibai safety net, where there will be food safety tester for testing Editor in charge: he xianrob
    This article is an English version of an article which is originally in the Chinese language on echemi.com and is provided for information purposes only. This website makes no representation or warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness ownership or reliability of the article or any translations thereof. If you have any concerns or complaints relating to the article, please send an email, providing a detailed description of the concern or complaint, to service@echemi.com. A staff member will contact you within 5 working days. Once verified, infringing content will be removed immediately.

    Related Articles

    Contact Us

    The source of this page with content of products and services is from Internet, which doesn't represent ECHEMI's opinion. If you have any queries, please write to service@echemi.com. It will be replied within 5 days.

    Moreover, if you find any instances of plagiarism from the page, please send email to service@echemi.com with relevant evidence.