preservatives

Watch videos about preservatives

• February 27, 2012
  Bacon and Botulism

  The nitrite preservatives in processed meats such as bologna, bacon, ham, and hot dogs form carcinogenic nitrosamines but also reduce the growth of botulism bacteria, forcing regulators to strike a..
• February 24, 2012
  When Nitrites Go Bad

  Nitrites in processed meat form nitrosamines, a class of potent carcinogens found in cigarette smoke, which may explain why hot dog consumption has been associated with the two leading pediatric..
• February 23, 2012
  Is Bacon Good or Is Spinach Bad?

  If the nitrates in vegetables such as greens are health-promoting because they can be turned into nitrites and then nitric oxide inside our bodies, what about the nitrites added to cured meats such..
• October 18, 2011
  Is Potassium Sorbate Bad for You?

  Is the preservative used to prevent mold growth in foods such as cheese, yogurt, wine, dried meat, pickles, apple cider, and many herbal dietary supplements harmful for humans?
• November 5, 2010
  Diet & Hyperactivity

  Are soda drinking teens more hyperactive because of the sugar, caffeine, or preservatives?
• November 4, 2010
  Is Sodium Benzoate Harmful?

  When combined with ascorbic acid in soda, sodium benzoate can form the potent carcinogen benzene
• November 2, 2010
  Is Citric Acid Harmful?

  A hoax hoodwinks European consumers.