Safety of Food Additives (b)

Food additives are not a problem for most people they ensure foods are safe from growth of harmful bacteria Of the 400 permitted additives in Australia, 50 have been implicated to cause adverse reactions: itchy skin rash irritable bowel syndrome asthma migraine respiratory problems headache irritability hyperactivity. Additives that may cause adverse reactions in sensitive people: Artificial colours (102, 107, 110, 122, 123, 124, 127, 129, 133, 142, 151) Benzoates (210-213 Nitrites (249-250) Propionic acids (280-3) Sorbates (200-203) Sulphites (220-228) Antioxidants (320, 321, 310-312) Flavour enhancers (621-626) For more information visit the Choice web site. or search for an additive on the Woolworths web site.

 

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