What are some benefits of food additives?

Question

Multiple select question.

Food additives may be used to prevent enzymes from causing undesirable changes.

Food additives may be used to prevent the spoilage of foods indefinitely.

Food additives may be used to limit the growth of food-borne illness causing bacteria.

Answer 1

The following are benefits of food additives:

1. Food additives may be used to prevent enzymes from causing undesirable changes.
2. Food additives may be used to limit the growth of food-borne illness causing bacteria.

While food additives can help in preventing spoilage, it is important to note that they do not prevent spoilage "indefinitely." Most additives are designed to extend shelf life but not to preserve food indefinitely.