Emulsifiers
Brominated Vegetable Oil: Why the FDA Finally Revoked Its Approval
What is brominated vegetable oil (BVO)? FDA revoked BVO's authorization in July 2024 after 60+ years. Here's the science behind bromine accumulation and thyroid effects
IntermediateCarboxymethyl Cellulose: The Emulsifier Under the Microbiome Microscope
What is carboxymethyl cellulose in food? The 2015 and 2022 studies on gut microbiome effects, what the human trial found, and current regulatory status
IntermediateFood Additives Explained: What Every Label Ingredient Actually Does
The complete food additives list explained: what they do, how regulators approve them, and what the science actually says about safety
BeginnerMono- and Diglycerides: The Fat-Like Emulsifiers in Almost Every Processed Food
What are mono and diglycerides in food? How they work as emulsifiers, the trans fat loophole, and what vegans should know about animal-derived sources
BeginnerPolysorbate 80: The Emulsifier in Your Ice Cream and the Research on Your Gut
Is polysorbate 80 safe? The 2015 mouse gut study explained, what the doses mean, and where current regulatory consensus stands
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