Les additifs alimentaires

Preservatives, colouring, flavour enhancers, thickeners... the list of food additives hiding in our meals is lengthy and unsettling. Although they have all been subject to toxicology testing, studies have shown that many of them have potential risks for our health. Furthermore, certain additives which are harmless when consumed in isolation can become toxic when they are combined with others. This practical and informative guide summarizes our knowledge about food additives: What are they used for? How are they evaluated? What are the risks for the consumer? A list of toxic substances found in common foodstuffs is included. A large table of the additives most commonly used in France provides a summary of their purpose, their toxicity, and the affected foodstuffs. If we can't avoid additives, we can at least reduce our consumption and limit their effects on our health.

• Additifs : entre bénéfices et risques
• Zoom sur les additifs dangereux
• Solutions pour éviter les additifs toxiques
• Le grand tableau des additifs