Historical Background of Food Additives, Their Advantages and Drawbacks

4-hexylresorcinol and sodium metabisulphite-based edible coatings for avocado shelf-life extension

“…Sulphites and sulphur dioxide are among the major allergens in food, and when present at concentrations greater than 10 mg/kg (ppm), they need to be declared on the label ( FSA, 2020 ). Whilst preventing enzymatic browning and extending product shelf life, sulphites may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals with pre-existing allergies like asthma and hay fever ( Asif et al, 2020 ;Madan et al, 2007 ). Therefore, the food industry attempts to find alternatives for anti-browning and antioxidant compounds to produce sulphite-free foods.…”