In our modern society, it is now common to use chemicals for food production and preservation. Although this have merits but the demerits outweigh the former. This essay will look at both sides with a given conclusion.
It is of no doubt that certain chemicals can be used as food additives. first and foremost, these chemicals when added to food can prolong the life span of the food, therefore making the food consumable at any point in time. For example in international trade whereby food is moved from one country to another over thousands or millions of miles of distance. In addition, it helps in the production of food in due time. certain chemicals for example auxin fasten the rate at which certain food is produced.
However, there are still drawbacks which in my opinion are more than the benefits we receive. These chemicals makes food loose its natural taste and by so doing, might make the consumer of the food dislike it. Also, some health issues arises from the chemicals been put into foods which can be detrimental to ones life. For example colouring in soft drinks and ice cream are few of many which can lead one to diabetes, tooth decay and so on.