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While food additives can enhance the quality and safety of bread, there are ongoing debates about their long-term health effects. Many individuals prefer to avoid synthetic additives due to potential allergic reactions or sensitivities. Additionally, there is a growing trend towards clean eating, which emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods without artificial ingredients.

Only food additives that have undergone a JECFA safety assessment and do not pose a health risk to consumers may be used. This applies regardless of whether the food additives come from a natural or synthetic source. JECFA assessments are based on scientific analysis of all relevant biochemical, toxicological and other data on a given additive.

Despite its advantageous properties, urea-formaldehyde resin has garnered scrutiny due to the potential release of formaldehyde, a volatile organic compound (VOC) that is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to formaldehyde can lead to various health issues, including respiratory problems and skin irritation. The concern is particularly relevant in indoor environments where UF resin is used in furniture and cabinetry, leading to increased formaldehyde emissions.