Food and Beverages: News and Research on Food Preservatives

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Higher intake of food preservatives linked to increased cancer risk

A higher intake of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend shelf-life, is associated with a modestly increased risk of cancer, finds a study from France published in The BMJ.

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Eating more food preservatives linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Higher consumption of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend their shelf life, has been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

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