(VietQ.vn) - Food additives are very familiar to food manufacturers as well as consumers.However, there are many types of which, although banned, are still used with many potential health risks.Along with the development of economy and society, especially the trend of industrialization and modernization of production industries, the food processing industry has also developed extremely richly and diversified, creating many Various food items for human consumption.In the processing process to create an attractive smell, taste, color, and taste as well as the purpose of preserving food for a long time, processors have used food additives.However, in addition to safe food additives, there are also many types of food additives that do not meet safety standards according to regulations, which are harmful to consumers' health.Prohibited Food Additives |Mono Sodium Glutamate (monosodium glutamate, abbreviated E621)This additive is commonly found in potato chips, snacks, canned soups, cookies, frozen foods, and canned meats.This type of additive will trigger migraine attacks, with a high concentration of sodium, usually 21% sodium.According to a report from the Arizona Medical Center (USA), MSG promotes the growth and spread of cancer cells, which can accelerate death in patients with cardiovascular disease.Research in 2008 published in the Journal of Autoimmune Disease (USA) also shows that MSG leads to obesity and inflammation in the body, especially in the liver.Prohibited food additive |Acesulfame-K (abbreviated E950)Acesulfame-K is an artificial sweetener, commonly used in soft drinks and many other products.Research published in 2008 by the US Department of Preventive Medicine showed that people who continuously use these foods for 10 years will create an opportunity for urinary tract tumors to develop.Prohibited Food Additives |BHA (abbreviated E320)BHAs are commonly found in chips, chewing gum, cereals, frozen sausages, candy, and solid fats.This additive is derived from petroleum.The US National Institutes of Health reports that, based on animal studies, BHA is a potential carcinogen.Prohibited Food Additives |Aspartame (abbreviated E951)Aspartame is a well-known sweetener, found in many beverages, soft drinks, frozen sugar-free desserts, chewing gum, cough syrups, toothpastes, and chewable vitamins. and also in cereals.Aspartame combined with other food additives causes obesity, headaches, some cancers, neurological problems such as hallucinations.This type of artificial sweetener also upsets the balance order of beneficial bacteria in the gut as well as gut probiotic function, affecting mood.Prohibited Food Additives |Cyclamate (abbreviated E952)This is an artificial sweetener that has been banned in the United States due to its carcinogenic potential.It is suspected that cyclamate may enhance the carcinogenic activity of substances other than the carcinogen itself.According to a report on cyclamate from Elmhurst University (Illinois, USA), cyclamate is still used in 55 countries around the world, so if you travel to these areas you are still likely to ingest it from food there. this.Prohibited Food Additives |OlestraThis additive can be used to replace fats without calories and is normally absorbed through the digestive system.It is commonly used in french fries.Olestra often has a negative effect on the digestive system, hindering the body's absorption of important compounds such as lutein, lycopene, beta-carotene - which help protect the body from cancer and cardiovascular disease.Prohibited Food Additives |Trans fatTrans fats are commonly found in margarine, donuts, frosting, microwave popcorn, and fried foods.In 2009, the American Journal of Family Physician warned that this additive aggravates heart disease.Prohibited Food Additives |Propyl Gallate (E310)Propyl Gallate is a preservative commonly found in oils, chewing gum, and meat products.It acts like HBA and is a potential carcinogen.Prohibited Food Additives |Potassium BromateThis additive is often found in bread, cakes, and chips.The substance is banned in most countries but is still used in the United States.This substance promotes the growth and development of tumors in the kidney and thyroid gland.Prohibited Food Additives |SaccharinSaccharin is an artificial sweetener, commonly used in soft drinks.This substance causes cancer of the urinary tract, bladder, and ovaries.Prohibited Food Additives |Nitrites and NitratesThese are preservatives to enhance the color and flavor of processed meats, most typically bacon.Adding nitrites and nitrates to food encourages the formation of carcinogens in food.Food colorings, such as Blue #1, green #2, yellow #6 and red #3 are used extensively in soft drinks, baked goods, and candies.According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, all four substances contain carcinogenic properties.Food additives in the list of permitted useGroup of preservatives: bezoic acid and benzoate salts, sorbic acid and sorbate salts, sulfites (sulphide dioxide, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite...), BHA, BHT, TBHQ Synthetic sweeteners group: aspartame, saccharin, acesulfam K , cyclamate, sucralose, alitam... Group of low-energy sweeteners: sorbitol, isomalt, maltitol, erythritol, xylitol, mannitol... Group of natural sweeteners: steviol glycosides Group of synthetic colorants: tartrazine, amaranth, sunset yellow, carmoisine, carmine, brilliant blue, fast green, erythrosine, ponceur 4R… Natural colorants: curcumin, riboflavin, anthocyanin... Acidity regulators group: formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, lactic acid, oxalic acid, citric acid… Group of flavor enhancers: mono sodium glutamate, inosilate, gualynate… Group of color retainers: nitrate, nitrite… Thickener group: xanthan gum, carrageenan, alginate, polyphosphate… Flavoring group: orange flavor, lemon flavor, flavor Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry...An Duong (T/h)