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    Fooled by Experts In this world full of the unknown, how can one say they know everything? The answer is simple, people rely on experts; but what if the experts have been lying to the netizens all along? Believe it or not, but this case has been happening in the pet food industry for centuries. The pet food industry has been fooling us for years. The pet food industry is something that is overlooked on and due to this, the industry is not as tightly regulated than it should be. The pet food industry

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    • An endocrine disruptor is any chemical that when used can cause an interference in the body’s ability to function and carry out everyday bodily functions. • Three of these disrupters are Parabens, Phtalates and Butylated Compounds. • Parabens are a commonly used preservative in 75-95% of cosmetics. As a loophole allows parabens are considered as a fragrance ingredient but most likely will not be listed because manufacturer are not required to reveal fragrance chemicals in their list of ingredients

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    example which can be found in most processed meats. This compound inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria in the meats, which prolongs the shelf-life of the meats. Propyl gallate is another substance which is used as a preservative. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BTH) help with the preservation of food items because of their antioxidant chemistry. Olestra and trans-fatty acids (trans fats) are oil based substances which are artificially created substances. These substances

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    function over time.(Hemato-Centric life 2011)Therefore is it advised that consumption of foods that contain antioxidant should be high.There following are a list of antioxidants and the E-number. E300-304 ;Absorbic acid sodium, ascorbate E321; Butylated hydroxyanisole E310-312; gallic acid and sodium gallate E220-227; sulfur dioxide and sulfites E306-309; tocopherols Food Spoilage By controlling heat, temperature and ph levels helps to inhibit spoilage by slowing down the foods natural breakdown process

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    Health Issues In America

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    and Americans are falsely educated on the topic of their health and diet. The government masks what is put into our food. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) certifies the use of partially hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup, butylated hydroxyanisole, propyl gallate, potassium bromate and many other additives for a sustained shelf-life and stabilization of flavors. These additives have been directly

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    Food Preservatives

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    Introduction A preservative is a naturally occurring or synthetically produced substance that is added to products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, paints, biological samples, wood, etc. to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or by undesirable chemical changes. All food products except for the one growing in our kitchen garden have food preservatives in them. Every manufacturer adds food preservatives to the food during processing. The purpose is generally to avoid spoilage during the transportation

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    Abstract: Food additives are substances that added to food in small amount by food manufacturers while producing or processing food to improve the taste, color, flavor, and appearance of the food. Food preservative is a type of food additives that prevents food from spoilage by inhibiting the growth and reproduction any microorganisms that cause diseases like Clostridia spp, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus and other microorganisms. This can be accomplished by reducing the PH and stabilizing

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    "We constantly hear the claim that you can't eat healthy on a budget, and to us that's a myth because a family can eat a healthy diet with fruits and vegetables that meets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans," says Robert Post, associate executive director of the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, as cited in an article by Nancy Hellmich of USA Today. Does this healthy diet include the amount of hormones, chemicals and preservatives that is added to our daily food source? Unless we

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    Sean Moren Mrs. Bumgarner English I Honors 5 May 2017 Studies have been completed, showing that 10% of birth defects are caused by chemicals in industrial products.("Birth Defects and Environmental Causes." ) The chemicals in industrial products come from many things, however, food is one of the largest contributors to birth defects. Therefore, it is important that consumers understand how the industry 's use of chemicals can affect one’s, health through their use of packing, synthetic chemicals

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    3. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG/ E621) MSG is an amino corrosive utilized as a flavor enhancer within soups, mixed greens dressings, chips, solidified courses, and numerous restaurant nourishments. MSG is known as an excitotoxin, a substance which overexcites cells to the point of harm or passing. Studies indicate that normal utilization of MSG may bring about unfavorable reactions which incorporate sorrow, confusion, eye harm, weariness, cerebral pains, and weight. MSG impacts the neurological pathways

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