Tag: Nitrates nitrites

Over 4,600 food products in the U.S. contain the artificial preservative BHA, which has been classified as a 'reasonably anticipated human carcinogen' by the National Toxicology Program. Understanding the risks of artificial preservatives is essential for making informed decisions about your diet and health.

According to research published in the *Journal of Current Research in Food Science*, synthetic preservatives like nitrates, benzoates, and BHA/BHT are more commonly utilized than natural ones in food manufacturing. Understanding what foods have artificial preservatives in them can help consumers make more informed dietary choices.