Understanding Why Phosphates are Added to Food
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    4 min read                                
                            
                                According to research, daily consumption of artificial phosphates has doubled in recent years, primarily due to the rise in packaged and processed goods. This trend leads many to question why phosphates are added to food and what purpose they serve in the modern food industry.