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Chapter 18, Problem 37E
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The reason for the addition of additives to food and the government agencythat monitors the same are to be discussed.
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Additives are the ingredients that are added to food items to preserve them for a long duration. Additives add color, taste and flavor to the food.
Some food additives add nutrition also. The most common additives are sodium benzoate and corn syrup.
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