Delicious, healthy foods that nourishes your mind, body & soul

ADDITIVES, PRESERVATIVES AND EMULSIFIERS THAT ARE BANNED ELSEWHERE, BUT NOT IN THE US.

Several additives and preservatives commonly found in American bread are banned elsewhere due to health concerns. Here’s a closer look at these common ingredients and their associated health effects:

Azodicarbonamide (ADA E927).
Azodicarbonamide (ADA E927) is used to bleach flour and make dough more elastic, ADA is found in various baked goods such as, breads, bagels, pastries, pizza, tortillas, hamburger buns, frozen dinners, pasta mixes, and packaged baked goods.

It has been linked to respiratory issues, allergies and asthma”

ADA is banned in Europe, Australia, and other countries due to its potential health risks. Some have referred to it as a ‘yoga mat’ chemical because of its use in foamed plastics.

Potassium bromate (KBrO3) and Potassium iodate (KIO3) (E917):
These additives are used as flour improvers to strengthen dough and facilitate rising. However, both have been linked to various cancers.

Potassium bromate, classified as a category 2B carcinogen, can cause kidney damage.

It’s banned in the EU, Canada, China, India, Brazil, and other countries due to health concerns.

BHA (E320) & BHT (E321):
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are preservatives used in foods and personal care products. Both are considered human carcinogens and may promote tumor growth.

They’re also linked to hormone disruption, organ-system toxicity. causing liver, thyroid and kidney problems and affecting lung function and blood coagulation.

BHA and BHT are banned in Japan, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand due to their health risks.

Gums and Emulsifiers:
Emulsifiers extend shelf life but may promote chronic inflammation, affecting gut health and immune system negatively.

Studies has shown an increase of the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Studies also found that emulsifiers can be linked to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular and liver diseases,

Some common emulsifiers include soy lecithin, carrageenan, mono- and diglycerides, carboxymethylcellulose, and polysorbate.

GLYPHOSATE / HERBICIDES / FUNGICIDES 

Herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides are widely and commonly used on non-organic grains.

Glyphosate is banned or restricted in many countries In Europe and around the world, due to health concerns. Organic crops have not been treated with glyphosate. 

rbGH and rbST

Recombinate Bovine Growth Hormone (rbGH) and Recombinate Bovine Somatotropin (rbST) are artificial growth hormones that increase milk production in cows.

Japan, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have banned these hormones due to health risks for the cows.

There are also ongoing studies on rbGH and rbST and increased risk for human colon, pancreas, breast and prostate cancer. 

Artificial food dyes

Artificial dyes have been associated with various health issues. Research has linked consumption of synthetic dyes to an increased risk for numerous conditions, like tumors and hyperactivity in children. Synthetic food dyes are banned in Europe and Australia, where more natural coloring compounds are used.