Food additives often have negative associations, but not all of them are artificial or harmful. In fact, some of them may even be beneficial for your health.

Mass-produced desserts and other common foods contain additives that may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Image credit: Monty Rakusen/Getty Images. Researchers estimate that about 530 million ...

Ultra-processed foods, or packaged foods that contain food additives (substances that enhance food’s texture, shelf-life, taste, and appearance) represent up to 60% of Americans’ daily diet. Now, ...

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Widely used by the agri-food industry, food additives are mainly found in the ultra-processed products sold in our supermarkets. Until recently, safety evaluations of these additives have been ...

The hidden dangers lurking in your pantry might be putting your health at risk without you even realizing it. A recent study has identified specific combinations of food additives that could ...

(CNN) — Nearly 70% of all food in grocery stores in the United States is ultraprocessed, meaning the foods contain additives used to add flavor and color, create texture, extend shelf life and keep ...