What role do preservatives play in snack food safety?
Preservatives are added to snack foods to extend their shelf life and prevent spoilage. While they are generally recognized as safe in regulated amounts, some preservatives like butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) have been studied for potential carcinogenic effects. Thus, monitoring and regulating the use of preservatives is essential to ensure consumer safety.
