For instance, sulfite sensitivity in a small percentage of the population can bring on symptoms of hives, nausea, and shortness of breath. As a result of this finding, in 1996, the FDA banned sulfites for use on fresh produce. Sulfites used in any other product must be identified on the package label. This too has to be identified on labels. Use of food additives really stems from age-old cooking practices.
Some additives are nutrients, which sound foreboding without translation.
The FDA enforces regulations for additive safety, addressing both the direct additives that manufacturers add to food during processing, and the indirect additives that may enter food during packaging, transport, etc. All rights reserved.