There are various reasons why additives get, well, added to our food. It could be that they are enhancing taste, texture, or appearance – or they might be used to extend the shelf life of a product.

They’ve been seen as a diet no-no for years, but now it seems additives can be good for you Among health fanatics, E numbers have gained a reputation for being worse than Frankenstein’s monster.

I may have just committed professional suicide, and I'd like to know if you think I'm right or wrong. You see, I've written and presented a new TV series all about E numbers, the 319 additives ...

IT'S official - food additives can turn even the most well-behaved child into a tantrum-throwing terror. New research has proved what parents have long suspected. E ...

French researchers following a largely female group of nearly 100,000 participants found those with higher intakes of E-numbers were more likely to suffer from diseases of the heart or blood vessels.

Temper tantrums, problems sleeping, fighting with their brothers and sisters, poor concentration... before you tell off your kids for being naughty take a look at what they're eating. Research ...

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A high intake of certain agents used in ultra-processed food (UPF) has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, angina and strokes, according to a new study. French researchers said their ...

A high intake of certain agents used in ultra-processed food (UPF) has been linked to an increased risk of heart problems such as heart attacks, angina and strokes, according to a new study. French ...

Food manufacturers add thousands of different chemicals to processed food. The majority are safe but some are controversial - despite being officially approved for use in the UK. And it's not just ...