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| Packaged beverages use additives that are harmful to children’s health (Photo: tousig) |
Four additives commonly used in the processing of ready-to-eat foods popular among children, such as candy, packaged chips, drinks, and ice cream, may adversely affect the development of children’s nervous systems and brains.
This study, presented to the UK Department of Health on March 8, has shown that four chemical additives – including Brilliant Blue E133, Quinoline Yellow E104, Monosodium Glutamate E621 (MSG), and E951 Aspartame – used in food and beverage processing, pose significant health risks and can impact the character development of children.
Scientists assert that if a child drinks a can of soda and eats a bag of chips at the same time, they will be affected by all four of these additives simultaneously. To ensure children’s health, all of the above additives and artificial food colorings should not be used in ready-made foods for children. Responsible agencies in the UK are urging manufacturers to strictly adhere to European food safety laws when using additives in food processing.
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