The yoga mat chemical, AKA azodicarbonamide came under fire a few weeks ago when Vani Hari of Foodbabe called out Subway for using the additive in their bread, as it’s liked to asthma, cancer, skin irritation and respiratory issues.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, “The food additive azodicarbonamide may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(1) As an aging and bleaching ingredient in cereal flour in an amount not to exceed 2.05 grams per 100 pounds of flour (0.0045 percent; 45 parts per million).
(2) As a dough conditioner in bread baking in a total amount not to exceed 0.0045 percent (45 parts per million) by weight of the flour used, including any quantity of azodicarbonamide added to flour in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section.”
As we already know, what the FDA approves is not always good for our health, so find out if this chemical is in your favorite bread products with this list 500 azodicarbonamide containing breads.
Find out if this chemical foaming agent is in your favorite bread here!
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