The application of chemical in the preservation and production of food has called for a concern. This essay will reveal my opinion that the introduction of chemical in the production and preservation of food has greater negative effects than it's positive effects.
Admittedly, the usage of chemical in food production and preservation gives long life to the food item. Applying chemical in food production and storing of food keeps them from spoiling or destroyed by certain elements. For example people are now using sniper to preserve beans because it can chase grain weevils from destroying the it. Also people apply chemical in the production of food to either increase the quantity or to give the food a better look. An example is the chemical applied in fish feeds. This feed enhance the growth and well being of fishes thereby ensuring high prices at the time of sales.
Nevertheless, despite the benefits, the chemicals embodied in the production and storing of food, it is obvious that they are pointing to the direction to the producers and less to the consumers. Research has shown that the usage of chemicals in food production and preservation pose several health problems that has led to instant deaths and prolong illnesses. Due to the increase in the use of chemicals in food production and preservation, people are now applying sniper in the preservation of beans which the believe will chase out grain weevils from the beans thereby increasing the shelf life.
In conclusion, even as the benefits of chemical application in food would be for the increase of food quantity, good look and the shelf life, the essence of consuming these foods which is for the nourishment of the body would be defeated.