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    What's the harm of preservatives

    • Last Update: 2018-04-01
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Introduction: we all know that if the preservative is used improperly, it will cause certain harm, so what harm does the preservative have? Understand through Baibai safety net In fact, if the use of preservatives does not exceed the standard, there is no harm to the body After all, the national food management department will have strict requirements, so we do not need to worry about it However, if the content of preservatives exceeds the standard, it will cause great harm What harm does preservatives have? Learn more about it through the safety net of Baibai Potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate and other preservatives are usually added to the food we see on the market When the two most widely used preservatives are ingested by the human body, they will generally excrete with urine and will not accumulate in the human body Of course, food preservatives are also a "double-edged sword", which may bring some troubles to people's health In China, the vast majority of preservatives used in food production are synthetic, which will have some side effects if not used properly; some preservatives even contain trace toxins, long-term excessive intake will cause certain damage to human health Taking benzoic acid, a widely used food preservative, as an example, its use has been controversial in the world For example, because benzoic acid and its sodium salt have been reported to be toxic, many people think it is not suitable for children's food, and Japan has made strict restrictions on its use Even as one of the internationally recognized safety preservatives, sorbic acid and potassium sorbate, excessive intake will affect the balance of human metabolism Through the above understanding, we know the harm of preservatives to human body, so if you want to know the little knowledge of food additives, you can go to Baibai safety net, where there are a lot of knowledge about the difference between preservatives and desiccants, and how to use the food safety tester Editor in charge: he xianrob
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