Aug 18, 2026 · 15 min · 7 segments
Today we’re talking about food additives. Take a look at the back of some ultra-processed packaged food and you’ll see a long list of unfamiliar ingredients. Complex, sciencey sounding names that…
[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to ZOE Recap, where each week we find the best bits from one of our podcast episodes to help you improve your health.
Take a look at the back of some ultra-processed packaged food and you'll see a long list of unfamiliar ingredients, complex, science-y sounding names that most of us can barely pronounce.
But what exactly are they? How are they tested? And most importantly, are they truly safe for us to eat? Food policy expert Professor Marion Nestle joins me to explore how additives became so deeply embedded in modern food production, and why now more than ever it's essential for you to understand the things that are hiding in your food.
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[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to ZOE Recap, where each week we find the best bits from one of our podcast episodes to help you improve your health.
Take a look at the back of some ultra-processed packaged food and you'll see a long list of unfamiliar ingredients, complex, science-y sounding names that most of us can barely pronounce.
But what exactly are they? How are they tested? And most importantly, are they truly safe for us to eat? Food policy expert Professor Marion Nestle joins me to explore how additives became so deeply embedded in modern food production, and why now more than ever it's essential for you to understand the things that are hiding in your food.
