Food additives that are not necessary
According to the Food Sanitation Act, food additives are substances used in food for the purpose of sweetening, coloring, bleaching, or preventing oxidation in the process of manufacturing, processing, cooking, or preserving food. (Anti-caking agent, enzyme agent, nutrient fortifying agent, stabilizer, antioxidant, emulsifier, coagulant, etc. depending on use)
1. Silicon Dioxide
2. Magnesium Stearate
3. HPMC(Hydroxypropyl Metal Cellulose)
4. CMC-CA(Calcium Carboxymethylcellulose)
5. Synthetic flavoring
6. Sweeteners
7. Color Additives
These chemical additives and synthetic excipients are said to be safe when consumed in small quantity, but the reality is that they cannot be free from controversy over their harmfulness. So it is highly recommended to carefully check whether health supplements contain synthetic excipients or not before making a purchase.