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1.4.2.3 Lake Colorants
Lake colorants are water-insoluble precipitation of aluminum hydrate substrate and are produced in the form of very fine powders. The dye content and particle size determine the color tone of the powder. As they are not soluble in water, oil, and other solvents, they are dispersed in food and produce color. They are used in cakes, biscuit fillings, confectionery, powder drinks, sweets, soups, and spice mixtures [36–38].
1.4.2.3.1 How to Minimize the Health Risk of Food Additives Consumption?
As we all know, food additives cause harmful health effects [39–44]. So, we should try to take precautions before consuming them. Some measures are as follows:
➢ The food containing danger preservatives and additives should be avoided to minimize the risks related to health.
➢ We should check the ingredients of packed food before purchasing them from markets.
➢ We should eat organic food because they do not have any artificial additives and preservatives in food.
➢ The freshly prepared food should be consumed to maximum extent and use of processed food should be discouraged.