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Artificial Preservatives Intro By definition, preservatives are substances that delay the growth of microorganisms without destroying or deteriorating the quality of the product during manufacturing or distribution (http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/212684/food-preservation/50575/Chemical-preservation#ref502384). These preservatives can be man-made or natural, such as sugars. The increasing demand for ready-to-eat fresh food products have led to challenges for food distributors regarding safety and quality of the foods. Artificial Preservatives Artificial preservatives are man-made in the chemical industry. They are used in foods, cosmetics and many other products such as coloring additives. The goal of an artificial preservative should reduce the risk of foodborne infections, decrease microbial spoilage and preserve fresh attributes and nutritional quality. Some techniques for adding preservatives to include the addition of UV-C light, pulsed light, electrolyzed oxidizing water, ozone and low temperature blanching (Bhat). Consumer Awarenes Many people are aware that food preservatives and additives exist, but do not know the health risks that accompany these preservatives and additives. Health Risks There have been many studies done on the effects of preservatives on the hyperactivity of children. Through scientific research, it has been shown that preservatives have a directly proportional effect on the hyperactivity in children.