Did you ever wonder why you feel so terrible after a meal. As far as you knew, you ate good. Now pick up the package, can, and bag the food stuff came out of. The following will inform you of the additives in your food products, and why they are used.
Additives have useful functions.
Since most people no longer live on farms, additives help keep food wholesome and appealing while en route to markets. Additives also improve the nutritional value of certain foods and can make them more appealing by improving their taste, texture, consistency or color. Emulsifiers give products a consistent texture and prevent them from separating. Stabilizers and thickeners give smooth uniform texture. Anti-caking agents help substances such as salt to flow freely.