Natural vs Artificial

Is natural safer than artificial?

Artificial additives are neither better nor worse than natural additives as far as safety is concerned. They are all subject to the same approvals system. They are all safe and provide a benefit, either by making food safer to eat or by improving food quality and enjoyment.

Can we tell by looking at a label which additives are natural and which are man-made?

Aren't all additives chemicals?

Why don't we just use natural ingredients?

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