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=Food Additives=

=Food Additives=

This refers to chemicals deliberately added to foods in a controlled manor & at a level that is judged as posing no significant health risk. However, uncertain circulmstances some food additives may present a health risk.

This refers to chemicals deliberately added to foods in a controlled manor & at a level that is judged as posing no significant health risk. However, uncertain circulmstances some food additives may present a health risk. They may be curing agents, smoke compunds, antioxidants, preservatives or agents improve sensory qualities.

#'''Additives to improve Sensory Qualities'''

#'''Additives to improve Sensory Qualities'''<br>There are many food additives for food that do not offer any food safety benefits & are added to improve the sensory qualities (Organoleptic qualities) of the food. Possible health risks of these additives are poorly defined but some associations have been put forward (e.g. hyperactivity in children). <br>Organoleptic qualities that they may afffect are colour (e.g. dyes), emulsifiers, sweetners (e.g. saccharin, acesulfame k, aspartame) & flavour enhancers (e.g. Sodium Glutamate).

There are many food additives for food that do not offer any food safety benefits & are added to improve the sensory qualities (Organoleptic qualities) of the food. Possible health risks of these additives are poorly defined but some associations have been put forward (e.g. hyperactivity in children). <br>Organoleptic qualities that they may afffect are colour (e.g. dyes), emulsifiers, sweetners (e.g. saccharin, acesulfame k, aspartame) & flavour enhancers (e.g. Sodium Glutamate).

#'''Nitrites & Nitrates'''<br>Nitrogen Dioxide reacts with myoglobin in meat to give it an attractive, bright red colour. Nitrates helps to inhibit the growth of clostridial spores in cured meats (e.g. sausages). Nitrites are toxic if concentrations are too high (so levels are monitored). The nitrites react with amines in the meat to form Nitrosamine compounds that are carcinogenic. This undesirable effect is seen to be outweighed by that health benefits of inhibiting ''C.botulinum''.

=Mycotoxins=

=Mycotoxins=