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You are made of chemicals and so is every food you eat. The answer is of course: "it depends".
One list of of chemicals would be those we consider nutrients or essential elements. These are generally good for you, in moderation. Included on this list would be sucrose, casein, Gelatin, meat protein, ascorbic acid, water, nicotinic acid, riboflavin, etc.
Another list of chemicals would be food processing aids and preservatives, which are neutral in small amounts. Included on this list would be calcium proprionate, lime, sodium phosphate, baking soda, etc.
Still another list would include food colors, flavors, and fragrances, which again are mostly neutral in small amounts: tartrazine, ethyl butyrate, vanillin, capsaicin, etc.
Then there are chemicals that get in to food as contaminants. These are generally bad, sometimes even in small amounts: Mercury (seafood contaminant), arsenic (natural mineral in some bottled waters), radon (natural contaminant in well water), nitrates (from fertilizer pollution), lindane (insecticide), perchlorate (mostly in California, from rocket fuel industry and space vehicle testing), trichloroethylene (dry cleaning fluid), etc.
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Production of food from chemicals is called what?
The production of food from chemicals is called chemosynthesis.
What do you call the useful chemicals you get from food?
Proteins are useful chemicals that you obtain from food.
Why is food safety good?
food safety is good because,well, it keeps you safe! it makes sure that no bad orharmful chemicals go in your food! hope this helps! :) <3 J-3-$$-@
What chemicals would you store next to food?
uh. i would store no chemicals next to food
What chemicals are in a chicken sandwich?
What food chemicals are in a chicken sandwich?
How does flower soil help a flower?
It has special food for the plant along with good chemicals that help the flower prosper.
Does food have chemicals?
All matter that you are concerned with is made up of chemicals.
What wil happen if you eat chemicals?
Since food is "chemicals" the answer is you live - or die if you pick the "wrong" chemicals.
What good things come out of adding chemicals to food?
Adding chemicals to food can have positive effects such as enhancing flavor, preserving freshness, and improving nutritional content. For example, some food additives like vitamin fortifications help increase the nutrient profile of certain foods. Additionally, preservatives like antioxidants can extend the shelf life of food, reducing food waste and promoting food safety. However, it is important to note that the safety and necessity of specific food additives should be carefully evaluated to ensure they don't pose any health risks.
What is the Canadian poisonous food?
Normal food... But with poisonous chemicals in it.
What are the chemicals that can harm food?
Carcinogens.
What are the chemicals in food coloring?
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