What are emulsifiers? Emulsifiers are among the most widely used food additives in the food industry. They are used to improve the texture, appearance, and shelf life of products. According to the Open Food Facts database, more than half of the industrial foods we consume contain them. They can b ...
What are carrageenans? Carrageenans are widely used food additives in the agri-food industry as texture agents. These additives, also known as E407, are ubiquitous in processed dishes and desserts for their gelling and emulsifying properties. They are extracted from red marine algae harvested off ...
e high concentration of sugar (around 12%) probably explains why teenagers have become addicted to this exotic beverage. In addition, each flavor contains food additives (dyes and preservatives) that are not without health risks if you consume a lot of them. With its sugar content and flavors, th ...
dishes - chewing gum that promotes aerophagia and often contains sweeteners in the case of sugar-free gum It should be noted that certain foods, food additives, and sweeteners contain sugars called Fodmaps known to be difficult to digest. People with irritable bowel syndrome should avoid these ...
etary resolution this year, it might be to replace industrial products with homemade ones. This simple change not only reduces intake of sugar, salt, food additives, and preservatives, but also lowers the grocery bill. It's healthier and cheaper to make a homemade yogurt cake for children than to b ...
ears on the list, the greater its quantity. As a general rule, it's better to avoid industrial products whose ingredient list is long and includes more than 5 food additives (with an E code...). Endless ingredient lists are a sign of ultra-processed foods that are bad for health. ...
