Disadvantages Of Food Additives

Question 1

List the disadvantages of food additives

5

Answer 1

Negative reactions to additives
Little is known about the “cocktail” effect
Can deceive consumers
May be carcinogenic
Can destroy the nutrient content of foods

Question 2

What additives can cause a negative reaction in some people?

Answer 2

Artificial additives particularly tartrazine can cause hyperactivity or migraines in people particularly children

Question 3

What is the “cocktail” effect of additives?

Answer 3

The effect that a combination of additives has on health

Question 4

How can additives deceive consumers?

Answer 4

Colourings and flavourings can deceive consumers e.g. a carrot cake may not contain carrot instead it may contain carrot-flavoured pieces

Question 5

What additives may be carcinogenic?

Answer 5

Aspartame

Question 6

What additives destroy the nutrient content of foods?

Answer 6

Sulfur dioxide destroys B-group vitamins in food