Ten easy to carcinogenic 2014.03.28

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently published a list of food additives , which cited the project as many as 3,000 species, although most are safe , but the United States, " Men's Health " magazine summarizing research results on the basis of a number of listed the one of the ten most harmful additives .
 Sucrose polyester : an artificial fat, zero calories , is widely used in French fries and desserts . The study found that prolonged consumption of olestra may interfere with the body of important nutrients - lycopene and carotenoids absorb these nutrients can keep you away from heart disease , prostate cancer and other diseases. In addition, it can also lead to obesity and diarrhea.
 Caramel : present in cola, coffee and other beverages and sauces , cakes . If it is obtained directly from sugar heated , endangering not large. However, if ammonia is added during the manufacturing process will produce carcinogens .
 Saccharin : Artificial sweeteners are present in beverages, jellies and other foods. Studies have long found that saccharin can induce mice suffering from bladder cancer , a study in 2008 also pointed out that saccharin instead of sugar , but also easily lead to obesity. China provides food for babies not allowed to add saccharin.
 Potassium bromate : In the baking process , it can help the expansion of bread , can also be used for flour production. But studies have found that it makes mice suffering from prostate cancer and kidney cancer. July 1, 2005 , China has banned the use of potassium bromate in flour .
 BHA and BHT: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are antioxidants and preservatives. BHA potential carcinogenicity, a small number of dangerous BHT , but animal studies have found that it can cause cancer. Curiously, food manufacturing two chemicals are not necessary , in most cases , they are completely replaced with vitamin E . BHA is usually used for food and oil -rich fat foods, used in conjunction with BHT extend carp , chicken and bacon frozen shelf life of food .
 Hydrogenated vegetable oil : hydrogenated fats are trans fats , Harvard study says the United States each year due to heart attack cases resulting from consumption of trans fats as much as 7000 . Trans fat is widely used, such as breads , cakes , cookies , chips and coffee mate , milkshakes , etc. .
 Sulfite : This is a way to keep the food preservative ever dressed up for the liquor industry. But some people, especially a contact will induce asthma symptoms such as difficulty breathing , so people with allergies should be used with caution .
 Azodicarbonamide : often used to produce food for foam , the more as a foaming agent, to improve dough elasticity , toughness. Through the 47 studies concluded that the World Health Organization believes it may trigger asthma symptoms and recommend people consume the better.
 Carrageenan : extracted from seaweed emulsifiers and thickeners can be used for jelly, candy, ice cream and dairy products . Animal experiments have shown that it and cancer , colon problems and ulcers related to uncertain as to whether the harm to the human body .
 Ammonium sulfate : This mineral often used to cultivate yeast, also added to the crop fertilizer , when used as a food additive , mostly for dough conditioner. Although animal experiments show that it is not carcinogenic, but studies have found that it can irritate the eyes and skin.

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