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Food Additives: All you need to know

eufic.org   In recent years chemophobia – the fear of chemicals in food – has been a hot topic, with over 1/3 of EU citizens ranking food additives (such as emulsifiers, preservatives, colourants and flavourings) as their main food safety concern. However, is this concern founded and are food additives inherently bad for us? This month EUFIC has launched, in collaboration with the European project FoodSafety4EU and experts in the field, a social media campaign under the hashtag “#AskTheExpert” to answer the most common questions around this topic through a series of articles on specific (groups of) food additives and videos.

Experts answer 10 of the most common questions on food additives What are food additives? Is there a difference between ‘natural’ and ‘chemical’ food additives? Why are food additives added to food? These are just some of the questions EUFIC has identified and asked experts to answer in a series of short videos. Have a look! LEARN MORE

What is aspartame and what foods contain it? Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener approved for use in many food products and in more than 100 countries around the world. Discover how to tell if a product contains it. LEARN MORE What are sulphites in wine and are they bad for you?  Sulphites in wine are often blamed for causing headaches and other unpleasant reactions. But are sulphites actually the cause? This article explains what you need to know about sulphites in wine. LEARN MORE Preservatives: how they work & common examples used in foods The use of preservatives has become an indispensable part of the food we eat. This article explores how preservatives keep our foods fresh, safe and shelf stable. LEARN MORE Emulsifiers: how they work & common examples  Add oil to water and the two liquids will never mix... until an emulsifier is added. Emulsifiers are abundant in the food supply and play a key role in many of the foods and drinks properties. LEARN MORE What is monosodium glutamate (MSG) and is bad for you? Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is often on the receiving end of bad press. However, this food additive can be safely used to add flavour to foods, and even to reduce sodium levels in foods. LEARN MORE What are nitrates & nitrites and what foods are high in them?  Nitrates and nitrites – and particularly their use as food additives – have raised some concerns among consumers for their potential harm to health. But is it true that they are not safe? LEARN MORE

How are food additives regulated? Every additive that we find in our food in Europe has been thoroughly tested and classified as safe and approved for use by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Learn more about this process in our article. LEARN MORE

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