At the same time, BVO "contains bromine which can be linked to skin irritations, headaches, memory loss, and impaired balance
Olestra
certain items such as "diet" versions of Pringles, Ruffles, and Doritos were linked to various unfortunate health issues like cramping
diarrhea, and "loose bowel movements," or what was deemed at the time "fecal urgency" and "anal leakage," according to Mental Floss.
Potassium Bromate
A review found in the scientific journal Food Chemistry further explains that it's "an oxidizing agent
one of the best and cheapest dough improvers in the baking industry." It's also an additive that has been found to cause cancer in rodents.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole
BHA is found in processed foods and drinks like meat, cereal, chips, butter, and beer, and BHT is used in meat and snacks as well
BHA also "interferes with hormone function," while BHT is toxic to rodents, "can act as a tumor promoter in certain situations," and has "result[ed] in adverse reproductive
Color Dyes
while the United States allows dyes such as Yellow No. 6 and Red No. 40 to be used in products that might find their way onto your dinner table
The same goes for Skittles. Specifically, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 are banned," she explains. "In addition