The study found higher intake of several preservatives, which are often used to extend a product's shelf-life, were linked to ...

Food additives play a critical role in the food industry. Additives include colorings, flavor enhancers and preservatives. There are many benefits of food additives, yet there are ongoing concerns ...

Foods that rely heavily on preservatives may be doing more than extending shelf life. In a large study spanning more than a ...

The FDA is attempting to phase out petroleum-based dyes from the nation's food supply. It approved three natural food additives to be used in food instead: Galdieria extract blue, calcium phosphate, ...

Two New Jersey state senators from opposite ends of the political spectrum are joining forces to tackle what they say is a ...

Higher intake of certain food preservatives, common in processed foods, may be linked to a modest increase in cancer risk.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A flavor-boosting additive is raising new health concerns. It's an ingredient common in processed foods - but manufacturers do not have to tell you how much is added. Most of us have ...

Soy lecithin is a common food additive that’s often used to improve the consistency and quality of packaged foods. Adding soy lecithin to packaged foods serves a particular functionality, but it can ...

Indiana is joining the growing list of states considering a ban on certain food dyes and other chemicals commonly found in ...

The FDA approved three natural food additives. Food and nutrition experts share what that means for families and our food supply. Fact checked by Sarah Scott The FDA is attempting to phase out ...

A higher intake of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend shelf-life, is ...

Two large studies found a significant association between eating preservatives in many foods and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and several cancers.