Do the dangers derived from the use of chemicals in food production and preservation outweigh the advantages?

Nowadays, chemicals are used extensively in the preparation and the preservation of

food

. Some people are of the opinion that

such

preservatives in

food

have harmful effects on the human body, whereas others believe that packed

food

is a great option.

This

essay will discuss both, the merits and the demerits of it with relevant examples.

To begin

with, the main benefit of use of chemicals amplifies the taste and colour of

food

.

For example

, 'Pav bhaji' is a famous street

food

of India; vendors put red colour to its gravy to make it appear more tempting and mouth watering. Indeed,

this

technique helps them earn good money without investing much.

On the contrary

, an over- consumption of chemicals in

food

can have bad effects on the human body. Many

food

companies in order to make

food

delicious tend to lose focus on its nutritional value, leading to the use of carcinogenic compounds and fatty substances.

For example

, 'Maggi noodles' is a product of Nestle company, was recently found containing lead, which if consumed could lead to cancer.

Additionally

, packed

food

contains preservatives, is

also

the primary reason of obesity in children.

Therefore

, parents should motivate young children to avoid

such

kind of snacks. In conclusion, it is evident that

although

the use of chemicals in

food

make dishes look interesting, its health hazards should always be considered before the consumption.

Thus

, a fresh home made is the best choice for a healthy human body and has an upper hand over the packed ones.