The Debate Will Likely Transcend Beyond Simply NaCl and CH2O
The issue should address the myriad complex additives that are classified as preservatives and sweeteners, even flavor enhancers. To their effects, many are salts and sugars but not as readily identifiable as the empirical chemical formula provided for the salt that is most familiar to all and the carbohydrate (simplistic for sure w/o regard to molecular structure or other matters). The debate needs to involve chemistry and nutrition experts.