Higher intake of certain food preservatives, common in processed foods, may be linked to a modest increase in cancer risk.

This Collection welcomes original research on food additives, including research on new food additives monitoring of additives, and their effects on health and consumer behaviour. Food additives are ...

Food additives are often considered undesirable by consumers. This is particularly the case recently, with many consumers concerned about their prevalence within ultra-processed foods. So are ...

Exposure to certain food additive mixtures was associated with a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D), with two specific mixtures containing emulsifiers, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners ...

Do food additives cause ADHD? Here’s what the science says - Food additives have been treated with suspicion for years, but ...

Animal studies suggest that some food additives, such as artificial colorants and sweeteners, emulsifiers, and antimicrobial preservatives, could be harmful to gut health. A recent review published in ...

Food additives have come under increasing scrutiny in recent months, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced a ban on eight frequently used food dyes from food and beverages. Two ...

In a decisive move to protect public health, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is phasing out several petroleum-based ...