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Food additives
- Why are anti-mold agents used on things like imported lemons and grapefruits?
- I’ve heard that large amounts of anti-mold agents are used on imported lemons and grapefruits; do these have any harmful effects on the human body?
- What kind of laws and regulations are there overseas concerning pesticides and food additives?
- How do pesticide residues and food additives in and on foods affect children?
- Are large amounts of food additives used in foods with long best-before dates?
- How much food additives are in food?
- Is it safe to eat foods which contain food additives for a long period of time?
- Are flavor enhancers bad for the human body?
- Are food additives used for vegetables to make them look better?
- Are all food additives indicated?
- I’ve heard that pickled vegetables are sterilized; is this safe?
- I get diarrhea when I eat and drink non-sugar and low calorie foods and drinks; why?