The use of artificial preservatives and flavors in products has become firmly established in the food industry. On the shelves of shops it became difficult to find products that would not contain artificial additives. They help manufacturers improve the taste of foods and extend their shelf life. However, this way out of the situation for the manufacturer often turns into a problem for the buyer.
Among the additives used in the food industry, pyrophosphates of potassium and sodium under the marking E450 are popular. This white translucent stabilizer does not have a smell and is in the form of a powder. Although the stabilizer E450 dissolves well in water, getting into the body, it can accumulate in organs and vessels.
The E450 additive is widely used. It can be found in meat, dairy products, confectionery, canned food.
Food supplement E450
Manufacturers widely use the food supplement E450 because it has several functions:
- acts as a preservative;
- increases the shelf life of the product;
- gives the product plasticity and density;
- preserves the taste of the product;
- E450 is used as a baking powder;
- keeps moisture in the meat.
Harm to the additive E450
This preservative is approved for use in the food industry, but in a limited number. Studies on the effect of E450 on the body have shown that this chemical compound leads to a violation in the body of the balance of calcium and phosphorus. As a result, the body may feel a lack of calcium , which will lead to the development of osteoporosis.
In addition, the negative effect of E450 on the body is that the supplement helps increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood. But the most terrible thing is that the systematic use of products with the E450 supplement can provoke the development of cancer.