Are fruit preservatives toxic?

The fruits on the market now look particularly fresh. At first, I thought that the fruits were freshly picked. Later, I found out that they were caused by the use of fruit preservatives. Only after using this kind of thing, the fruits will look particularly bright, the color will look better, and the storage time can be increased. It really kills two birds with one stone. But are the fruit preservatives we usually hear about poisonous? Let me tell you about it below.

There are two main methods of fruit preservation: physical and chemical. Although the various preservation methods have different focuses, they all control the main conditions that play a key role in the preservation quality. The first is to inhibit the respiration of the fruit and control the speed of fruit aging. The second is to control the growth of microorganisms in fruits through preservation and sterilization. Third, maintain relative humidity to avoid evaporation of internal moisture.

The use of preservatives is a common practice at present. As long as the concentration and residual amount of the preservatives are controlled, an appropriate amount of preservatives will not cause harm to the human body. In addition, the cost will increase after using preservatives, and adding more preservatives does not mean a better preservation effect. Some fruits will change color or even produce odor after using preservatives, which will have the opposite effect.

If the preservative exceeds the standard or is illegally added, it will cause great harm to the human body. It may cause gene damage, liver and kidney damage, and even chronic poisoning. "For example, if you eat food with excessive sulfur dioxide content, you may experience symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, it may cause acute poisoning or even cancer. At present, the preservation of fruits is still quite chaotic, and the market is mixed. Consumers still need to be vigilant.

After reading the above content, we understand whether fruit preservatives are toxic. We don’t want to use anything on any fruit, or use anything to keep it fresh. We want the food we eat to be original, without any additives or pesticides. This is what we want. What we want is pollution-free, no additives, and real safety.