Rumor Refutation：Learn theTruth and Bust the Rumors

Rumor 1 :Food without food additives is safer

/✗:Not completely true.

Food additives are artificial or natural substances added to food to improve its color, aroma, and taste, as well as to meet the needs of preservation, freshness retention, and processing techniques.

In fact, whether to add food additives is determined by the nature of the food and the production process.

For foods with high protein content, a certain amount of preservatives must be added to ensure food quality and safety; otherwise, they are prone to spoilage. This is a complex issue, where an additive that is non-toxic in food A may be strictly prohibited in food B.

Therefore, the safety of food cannot be solely judged by whether it contains food additives. The safe use of food additives, with compliant types and appropriate quantities, can guarantee food safety. In contrast, foods without food additives have a shorter shelf life and are highly susceptible to spoilage.

We should clarify the relationship between food additives and food safety and not be blindly deceived by rumors.

Rumor 2 :There is a widespread belief that living near electrical substations is dangerous and requires relocation.

/✗:This is a wrong statement