Professor Marion Nestle joins ZOE Science & Nutrition to discuss food additives. She explains what they are, how they ended up in so many ultra-processed foods, and why it's crucial for consumers to understand the long lists of unfamiliar ingredients on food labels. The episode also examines how additives are tested for safety and whether they are truly safe.
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Food additives are hidden in ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods often contain a long list of unpronounceable additives.