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What you always wanted to know about food additives
but had no one to ask

Guide to
Food Additives

Food additives have been used by mankind for centuries. Salt, sugar
and vinegar were among the first and used to preserve foods. In the
past 30 years, however, with the advent of processed foods, there has
been a massive explosion in the chemical adulteration of foods with
additives. Considerable controversy has been associated with the potential
threats and possible benefits of food additives.

Most food additives are cosidered safe. However, some are known to
be carcinogenic or toxic. Hyperactivity in children, allergies, asthma, and
migraines are often associated with adverse reations to food additives.

Since 1987 Australia has had an approved system of labelling for additives
in packaged foods. Each food additive has to be named or numbered. The
numbers are the same as in Europe, but without the prefix 'E'.

What you always wanted to know about food additivesbut had no one to ask

What you always wanted to know about food additives
but had no one to ask