What are the problems with BHA?

The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies BHA as a possible human carcinogen [2]. The European Commission on Endocrine Disruption has also listed BHA as a Category 1 priority substance, based on evidence that it interferes with hormone function [3].

What are the worst preservatives numbers?

Here are the top 5 food preservatives to avoid in processed food

  • #1 | Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Nitrate.
  • #2 | BHA & BHT (Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydrozyttoluene (BHT))
  • #3 | Potassium Bromate (other names it goes by: bromic acid, potassium salt, bromated flour, “enriched flour”)

Which foods have hidden toxins?

5 Most Common Toxins Found in Food and How to Avoid Them

  1. Canned Tomato Sauce. Toxin: Bisphenol A (BPA) BPA is found in the coating of almost all food and drink cans.
  2. Grilled Meat. Toxin: Free Radicals.
  3. Peanut Butter. Toxin: Aflatoxin.
  4. Tuna. Toxin: Mercury.
  5. Butter-Flavoured Microwave Popcorn. Toxin: Diacetyl.

What should you avoid on a food label?

7 Nutrition Label Ingredients to Avoid

  • Trans-Fat.
  • Partially Hydrogenated Oils.
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
  • Artificial Sweeteners such as Aspartame, Sucralose, and Saccharin.
  • Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Benzoate.
  • Sodium Nitrites and Sodium Nitrates.
  • MSG (monosodium glutamate)

What foods is BHA found in?

BHA and BHT are found in packaging materials, cereals, sausage, hot dogs, meat patties, chewing gum, potato chips, beer, butter, vegetable oils, cosmetics and animal feed. Once you cut these items such as this out of your diet, you’ll be pleased with the results.

What is the most common food additive?

Of more than 3,000 substances used as food additives, salt, sugar, and corn syrup are by far the most widely used additives in food in the United States. For more information, go to Additives in Meat and Poultry Products.

What are the worst E numbers?

According to research by the Food Standards Agency, the 6 food colours most closely linked to hyperactivity in children are:

  • E102 (tartrazine)
  • E104 (quinoline yellow)
  • E110 (sunset yellow FCF)
  • E122 (carmoisine)
  • E124 (ponceau 4R)
  • E129 (allura red)