6 Dangerous Food Preservatives To Avoid

By: U.S. Department of Agriculture

As people become more educated about the foods that they are eating – and about the dangerous consequences of consuming processed foods with their plethora of chemical additives – it is becoming increasing clear that preservatives are of great concern. While these food additives benefit the food industry by lengthening shelf life, they unfortunately do not benefit the human body. Below are some of the preservatives to really watch out for.

Tartrazine
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