1 11, 2021

Silicon Dioxide

Silicon Dioxide Also known as synthetic amorphous silica (SAS) What is Silicon Dioxide? Silicon dioxide is a food additive with many functional attributes. It is used as an anticaking agent, coloring and flavor adjunct and antifoaming agent in many foods and  bakery products.1 Typically found as a white amorphous powder or granules, [...]

30 10, 2017

The ADA Discussion

Yoga mat particles in our food!? That’s how the additive azodicarbonamide (ADA) made a splash on the news a while ago—it’s also used to make rubber. Some countries and now food producers are pulling the ingredient from formulas. Still, the FDA gives ADA a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status, and up to 45 ppms can be [...]

24 10, 2017

The Food Industry is Trying to Kill You

How many of you have heard that bread contains an ingredient also used to make yoga mats? When rumors about food additives and preservatives start circulating, consumers don’t often check the science or FDA guidelines for verification. More and more, consumers are educating themselves using the internet and peer-to-peer discussions on food ingredients. Those of [...]

9 07, 2016

Malic Acid

Malic Acid Also known as alpha hydroxy organic acid, hydroxybutanoic acid or hydroxysuccinic acid What is Malic Acid? Malic acid is one type of dicarboxylic acid and is the predominant acid in apples and other fruits. It is a multifunctional food additive that is used in the following food and beverage categories: [...]

28 03, 2016

Natural Colors

Natural Colors  What are Natural Colors? Natural colors are food additives derived from natural sources and are used to dye foods and beverages.  Also called exempt colors, these pigments are safe for consumption according the the FDA. They come from a variety of sources, such as: Fruits Vegetables Seeds Leaves Minerals [...]

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