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1
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food additives
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China
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Food additives are widely used in China to improve flavor and shelf life, with less attention to health considerations.
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7
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2
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food additives
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Eastern Europe
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Traditional preserved and fermented Eastern European foods use food additives for culinary preservation.
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5
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3
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food additives
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Thailand
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In Thailand, food additives are used to improve taste and increase the longevity of food products, reflecting urbanization and a preference for complex flavors.
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3
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4
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food additives
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United States
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Stringent regulations and safety standards for food additives exist in the US and Europe.
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3
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5
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food additives
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food science
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Food additives are regulated and researched in the field of food science to improve safety and taste.
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2
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6
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food additives
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European Union
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The European Union has strict regulations and approval processes for food additives.
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1
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7
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food additives
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Informal food markets
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There is less strict control over the use of food additives in informal food markets.
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1
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