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Many different ready-made products or semi-finished products appear on store shelves. They are designed to simplify the cooking process so that people don't have to waste time one more time. In addition, their shelf life allows you to store them much longer than products without special packaging.
However, due to preservatives, such products may contain up to 2000 untested chemicals. The nonprofit Environmental and Public Health Working Group (EWG) said these substances are acceptable food additives despite the health risks they pose. Experts told which substances are often added to food.
Butylhydroxyanisole (E320)
This substance is often added to fatty food, the additive allows you to preserve the taste of such food. For example, it is found in French fries, meat semi-finished products. Some scientists believe that when interacting with nitrates, butylhydroxyanisole can cause cancer. However, there are other data that indicate the harmlessness of the substance.
Disodium guanylate (E627)
Natamycin (E235)
This substance is added to cheeses and sausages to keep them fresh longer. If the product is treated with natamycin, mold and fungi will not appear on it for longer. Some scientists believe that this supplement may cause gastrointestinal problems due to its antifungal properties. However, this can only happen at elevated concentrations.
