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Many foods depend on additives for safety, stability or preservation. Preservatives inhibit growth of microbes that cause food poisoning. Freedom from separation, or a smooth creamy texture, depends on emulsifiers. Without other kinds of additives many foods would look pleasant, or taste less pleasant, or go off more quickly, or cost more.
