4. Conclusion
Using food additives is an important method for improving the
appearance, flavor, and shelf life of food in many countries. Despite
these benefits, customers have increasing doubts and anxiety
regarding food additives. The biggest problem is that organs of public
opinion focus on false information concerning the harmfulness of
components to humans, despite the food safety verification. However,
various countries have been creating strict analytical methods,
preparing for emerging issues with this material, and monitoring
food additives, confirming their safety. In Korea, the development
of furan-reduction techniques for utilizing food additives such as