Food Additives Period 1 by LINDSEY WITTE https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb The Dish on Food en-us 2023-05-23 11:53:41 UTC 2025-11-08 07:45:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f37d.png Agave Nectar johnfrechette https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601617397 It is used as a sweetener. It is a syrup made from agave, which is a desert plant. Agave nectar is a natural food sweetener, but there are still some health consequences as it is high in fructose and could worsen liver health. It is also higher in calories than traditional table sugar. It is not necessary, in most cases it can be replaced by table sugar or other sweeteners. Other names for it are agave syrup or maguey syrup. ]]> 2023-05-23 12:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601617397 yellow 6 https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601620427 Yellow 6 is a dye that is FDA-approved for use in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. it is a synthetic dye made from petroleum. it is not necessary and adds risk to food supply. it is also called sunset fcf]]> 2023-05-23 12:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601620427 Blue 2 johnfrechette https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601620666 It is used as a food dye. It is found in blue foods and drinks to create a royal blue or indigo color. It is the only food dye that doesn't have a petroleum base. It can cause hypersensitivity reactions, when tested with male rats there were incidences of tumors, specifically brain gliomas. It is not necessary, it is only used to change the color of foods and drinks and does not affect the flavor. Other names are indigotin and indigo carmine]]> 2023-05-23 12:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601620666 Caramel Coloring https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601621080 Purpose: Color Additive. As the name suggests, it is used to give a caramelized look to products.
Brief Description: A coloring agent made by heating a sugar compound, usually high-dextrose corn syrup.
Health Risks: When used with foods, can cause the foods to be contaminated with potentially carcinogenic compounds, not to mention that this coloring can be combined with ammonia and sulfur, known hazardous compounds and elements
Is it needed: Unnecessary
Nicknames: Ammonia caramel, Caramel color, Sulfite ammonia caramel, Sulfite caramel
Source(s): https://www.cspinet.org/article/caramel-coloring ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29222054/]]> 2023-05-23 12:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601621080 Yellow 6 https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601622777 It is a synthetic dye made from petroleum. It is not necessary and there are some health consequences. Possible short term: Hyperactivity, especially in children, allergies, hives, and skin rashes. 
Possible long term effects: Tumor development and asthma. Other names for the dye is sunset yellow and orange yellow.

]]> 2023-05-23 12:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601622777 TBHQ - tert-butylhydroquinone https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601623882 A preservative that prevents oils and fats from deterioration. It's a white-tan crystalline substance with a faint odor, also referred to as MTBHQ. Consuming over the daily limit of 0.7mg/kg results in enlarged kidneys, neurotoxic effects, and paralysis. It's necessary in order to keep pre-made and pre-packaged foods from growing mold, changing color, depleting in nutritional value, losing taste, etc during packaging, transportation, and storage.]]> 2023-05-23 12:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601623882 High fructose corn syrup https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601626456 It is a sweetener made from cornstarch. It is not necessary in foods because it increases appetite, contributes to diabetes, inflammation, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Other names for it is Glucose-fructose, isoglucose, and glucose–fructose syrup]]> 2023-05-23 12:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601626456 Caffeine - trimethylxanthine https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601626696 A stimulant, it increases brain and nervous system activity. It's a white powder or even "silky needles." If too much is consumed, one may experience restlessness, shaking, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, faster heart rate, dehydration, anxiety, and dependency due to a developed addiction. It's not necessary, and can be referred to as 1,3,7 - trimethylxanthine (or "Joe" if you want coffee).]]> 2023-05-23 12:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601626696 butane https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601626791 it is intended to be used as a foaming agent at max 4.5% to produce expanded polystyrene (EPS) to be used for packaging foods. butane is a Propellant, refrigerant, and preservative. it helps with packaging food and having them last longer. another name for butane is tetryl hydride]]> 2023-05-23 12:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601626791 Red 40 lillianparke1 https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601629293 It is a Color additive/ dye, made from petroleum and consists of a chemical compound called Allura red AC
made of naphthalene sulfonic acid. Comes as a Dark red powder. Health affects include 
Hyperactivity, including ADHD
Behavioral changes like irritability and depression
Allergic reaction
Hives and asthma
Sneezing
Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Migraines
It is not necessary as it is  a synthetic dye
Also called Allura Red AC


]]> 2023-05-23 12:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601629293 Polysorbate 60 lillianparke1 https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601631558 Additive used to preserve processed foods (keeps fats from separating), also used in cosmetic products. Made from sugar ingredient sorbitol and compromise proper gastrointestinal function/ may cause skin allergies. Necessary in the sense is also used in cosmetic products  and keeps certain foods from going bad. Also known as Tween 60.








]]> 2023-05-23 12:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601631558 guar gum marinachaplinsk https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601632762 it forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules. it can also be used as a dietary supplement. it normalizes the moisture content and absorbs liquid.]]> 2023-05-23 12:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601632762 caramel coloring marinachaplinsk https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601633521 Caramel coloring may be used to simulate the appearance of cocoa in baked goods, make meats and gravies look more attractive, and darken soft drinks and beer. ]]> 2023-05-23 12:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601633521 BHT/ Sunflower Oil https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601634803 Sunflower oil is used in many processed foods as a preservative. It is regularly used because it is an affordable and accessible oil. When heated to a certain degree it can be dangerous to health but in regulation can be beneficial. ]]> 2023-05-23 12:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601634803 Guar Gum https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601931058 Purpose: Industrial, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and commercial thickener and stabilizer.
Brief Description: A gel-like substance that, in the food industry, is used to bond to Hydrogen in water, and to stabilize, suspend liquid-solid systems, prevent ice crystal formations, etc.
Health Risks: No known health Risks
Is it needed: For stability of some food products water-wise, yes. Otherwise no.
Nicknames: N/A
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3931889/
]]> 2023-05-23 15:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2601931058 Maltodextrin https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2604761477 Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate that comes in the form of a white powder from corn, rice, wheat or potato starch that undergoes intense processing.  Has a neutral taste.  Used as a thickener or filler to increase volume of processed foods.  It is also used as a preservative to increase shelf life of processed foods. May cause: allergic reactions, weight gain, gas, flatulence, and bloating. ]]> 2023-05-25 11:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2604761477 Xylitol https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2615799022 Xylitol is a sugar-alcohol that naturally exists in low levels in fruits and vegetables. It stimulates the immune system, digestion, lipid and bone metabolism and helps reduce constipation, diabetes, obesity, and other body syndromes or illnesses
It is not necessary, However frequent use is best and up to five times per day is recommended. The more frequently xylitol is used, the less bacteria and acid will be in the mouth. Other names for Xylitol are Birch Sugar - Wood Sugar - Birch Bark

]]> 2023-06-06 11:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2615799022 Brominated Vegetable Oil https://padlet.com/lwitte28/6uablbjg553zi7hb/wish/2615803731 BVO is used in small amounts to keep the citrus flavoring from floating to the top in some beverages. Brominated vegetable oil is a vegetable oil that has bromine added to it. Health concerns about BVO stem from one of its ingredients, bromine. Bromine can irritate the skin and mucous membranes Long-term exposure can cause neurologic symptoms such as headache, memory loss, and impaired balance or coordination. BVO is not necessary and another name for it is brominated soybean oil

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