Archive for Archive for February, 2008
Antioxidants
2. Continuing with our essential food additives discussion, next class which comes is of antioxidants, a class, which is given much importance than any other both in general health discussions as well as in specific health discussions. We all read a lot about antioxidants these days. You can read about them in almost every beauty [...]
Additives continued:
Let us discuss them in detail here.
1. Preservatives :Common preservatives used are benzoic acid and benzoates, nitrates and nitrites, and sulfites.
a) Benzoic acid and benzoates are found in soft drinks, beer, fruit products, margarine, and acidic foods. They are used because they extend shelf life and protect food from fungi and bacteria.
b) Nitrites and [...]
