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title: IFT Additives and Sugar Alts Overviews
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### Both of our Overviews include key information including use cases, regulatory status, safety information, scientific studies, considerations for substitution, and additional reading. Our Food Additives Overview covers 17 food additives including artificial colors, whitening agents, preservatives, oils, and indirect additives used for packaging, while our Sugar Alternatives Overview includes 19 substitutes including artificial and natural sweeteners. 

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