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Phosphate Food Additives: A Hidden Heart Health Hazard?

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Welcome to the Fourteenth Part of Our Food Safety Series

In this chapter of our series, we delve into the hidden heart health hazards of phosphate food additives. Widely used in various processed foods, these additives serve key roles but raise concerns about cardiovascular health, especially in individuals with kidney issues. We’ll explore the balance between their functional benefits in food processing and the potential health risks they pose.

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Sodium Nitrite/Nitrate: Preserving Meats at What Cost?

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Welcome to the Eleventh Part of Our Food Safety Series

In this part of our series on food safety standards, we focus on Sodium Nitrite and Nitrate, key compounds in meat curing processes. These substances, while enhancing flavor and safety, raise health concerns, particularly regarding their potential to form cancer-causing compounds. We explore the balance between their benefits in preventing bacterial growth, the health risks they might pose, and the regulatory perspectives of the U.S. and European Union.

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Chlorinated Chickens: A Poultry Processing Practice Under Scrutiny

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Welcome to the Ninth Part of Our Food Safety Series

In this installment of our series on food safety disparities, we delve into the contentious practice of using chlorine washes in poultry processing in the U.S. While intended to reduce pathogen levels, this method raises significant health and ethical concerns. We explore the implications of this practice, contrasting it with the European Union’s approach to poultry hygiene and its ban on chlorine washes.

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