Food Additives Food Additives Food additives have been used through out history. When you look in history books you will find discussion over the trade of salt, sugar, and spices. Many people are concerned about food additives and their effect on the health of people and even animals.
Food additives fall into two categories.
Those which are added to perform a specific function. They are measured and added in scientifically controlled amounts. Therefore they are used in small amounts. These are unavoidable from a practical viewpoint. Additives help the food supply to be palatable, convenient, safe, with a long shelf life, and pleasing flavor.