Actually, there are lots of reasons why food additives and preservatives are used in our daily life. One main reason is that they can help maintain and improve freshness by slowing product spoilage caused by mold, air, bacteria, fungi or yeast while helping reduce the risk of contamination. In some cases, additives and preservatives may help improve or maintain nutritional benefits. What's more, food additives and preservatives can be used to improve taste, texture and appearance. For instance, emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners give foods the texture and consistency consumers expect to find when enjoying certain products. Cinnamic acid (C9H8O2) is an organic acid isolated from cinnamon bark and generally used as a common food additive being antimicrobial against common postharvest pathogen. Some leavening agents help baked goods rise, another expected attribute, while many additives affect the acidity and alkalinity of certain foods. Commonly, additives and ...
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