Emulsifiers Linked to Health Risks

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Emulsifiers’ assault on the gut could help explain inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

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Emulsifiers and stabilizers are among the most common ingredients in ultraprocessed foods.

Studies have found that emulsifiers can alter the mix of bacteria in the gut, known as the microbiome or microbiota.

They can damage the lining of the gastrointestinal tract; trigger inflammation, potentially contributing to other health problems.

“New information may at any time require reconsideration of the GRAS status of a food ingredient,” the Code of Federal Regulations says.

“Proving whether it’s bad or good is going to require rigorous science that hasn’t been done yet’ For a consumer, trying to steer clear of emulsifiers can be difficult.

By strict definition, emulsifiers create an emulsion — a stable blend of liquids that would not otherwise mix, such as oil and water.

However, the term is used broadly, encompassing chemicals such as maltodextrin that thicken, stabilize, or alter texture.

Emulsifiers can be found in foods marketed as natural or healthy as well as ones that look artificial.

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