Common Preservatives
Common Foods with Preservatives
Benefits
Negative Side Effects
Disease
100
Two preservatives used to maintain color in meat.
What are nitrates and nitrites
100
Nitrates and nitrites are used in this food to prevent mold.
What is bread
100
Artificial preservatives prevent this in food, which can be harmful to health.
What is micro-bacterial growth
100
A preservative for almost 5,000 years, too much of which can increase the risk of high blood pressure.
What is sodium
100
Consuming processed meats can increase the risk of this by 19%.
What is diabetes
200
Added to breakfast cereals to add flavor, color, and odor, also found in pet foods.
What are BHT and BHA
200
Preservatives are used in these grown foods to inhibit natural ripening.
What are fruits and vegetables
200
This can be extended when BHA and BHT is added to food.
What is shelf life
200
Many preservatives are derived from this, of which symptoms may include abdominal cramping, gastrointestinal distress, and fatigue.
What is a gluten reaction
200
The intake of artificial food coloring and benzoate preservatives increases this in children.
What is ADHD
300
Too much of this preservative can kill you, but its been used as a natural preservative for almost 5,000 years.
What is salt
300
This beverage, known for its level of caffeine, is dehydrated and freeze dried for preservation.
What is coffee (powder)
300
Nitrites and nitrates are often added to foods to increase this appealing quality.
What is flavor
300
Both BHA and BHT have been linked to this reaction, where chronic hives and various skin reactions are present.
What are allergies
300
Sulfites are used to extend shelflife, but can also cause this lung disease.
What is Asthma
400
Adds a sweet flavor and soon turn into fat after consumed.
What is sugar
400
The widespread of this food has greatly increased in many countries because of its speedy purchase and consumption.
What is fast food
400
This is enhanced when synthetic substances are added to food before eating.
What is appearance
400
Methemoglobinemia is a potentially fatal condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is decreased. It can be caused by these preservatives.
What are nitrites and nitrates
400
Preservatives added to cured meats have been linked to this mental disorder often found in the elderly.
What is dementia
500
There are many forms of this preservative and it can also be found in wine.
What is sulfite
500
Acids found in these fruits work in enzymes and disrupt their metabolism leading to the preservation.
What is citric acid
500
Nitrates and nitrites would decrease the risk of this.
What is food poisoning
500
The reduction of preservatives in your diet can decrease the risk of the inflamation of this organ.
What is pancreas
500
Although definitive studies are yet to prove this, nitrates and nitrites are suspected of causing this.
What is (gastric) cancer