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Emulsifiers in Food: Are They Bad for Your Gut?

When's the last time you enjoyed a bite of carrageenan or polysorbate 80? The answer might be today if you've had a slice of ...
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6 hidden dangers of emulsifiers in everyday foods

Recent scientific investigations have uncovered troubling connections between common food additives called emulsifiers and various digestive health issues. These substances, present in numerous ...
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The Food Ingredient That Could Be Messing With Your Gut

Scan the fine print on almost any processed food in the grocery store and you’re likely to find emulsifiers: Ingredients such as polysorbate 80, lecithin, carrageenan, polyglycerols, and xanthan and ...
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Hidden threat of emulsifiers tied to rising diabetes risk

In recent years, the food industry has come under scrutiny for its use of additives that may pose significant health risks. A study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology reveals a ...
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Corbion introduction spotlights emulsifier issue

CHICAGO — For years, emulsifiers were viewed as “part of the solution,” when it comes to eliminating partially hydrogenated oils in baked foods. Suppliers promoted emulsifiers as an important tool in ...
Time

This Common Processed Food Ingredient Causes Cancer in Mice

What’s good for keeping food products stable and safe on the shelf may not be healthy for the body. Researchers report in the journal Cancer Research that emulsifiers create the ideal conditions for ...