Understanding Organic Labels Organic labels, regulated by the USDA, are more reliable indicators of fewer additives. However, even organic products can contain natural additives like carrageenan or natural flavors, which may still be problematic for some consumers. Tips for Identifying Hidden Additives L...
The reason labels list sources of vitamins and minerals in this way goes back to the AAFCO ingredient definition process. AAFCO regulations require that true chemical names be listed on labels. Where To Learn More Book Ockerman, H.W. and C.L. Hansen. Animal By-Product Processing. VCH...
It's probably better at suppressing the growth of ice crystals than LBG. It adds body and chewiness to ice cream to the same degree as Guar. And it forms a gel when combined with LBG, Guar and Carrageenans, which may or may not be desirable. Since Carboxymethyl cellulose is a synthesiz...
Natural polymers (botanical gums and starches): Another way to thicken shower gel is to enlist natural polymers, such as xanthan gum, guar gum, glucomannan, sclerotium gum, CMC, carrageenan, and others. Natural gums are an easy way to thicken homemade body wash. Check out my rose body wash...
is also used to stop the crystallization of sugars in sodas, but is rarely listed on the labels. I don’t really drink soft drinks any more. All the symptoms are gone. I highly recommend looking on the ingredient list and avoiding this gum if you have any tree allergies. Before figuring...
These include things like guar gum, carrageenan, titanium dioxide, and more. Some of these “hard to pronounce” ingredients are controversial, or straight up bad, but some are vital minerals and vitamins. It can be hard to tell which is which!
No one will ever convince me it is ok to eat Maltodextrin (and the others she listed; carrageenan is a known carcinogen BTW) in any amount because I have done my own research. I recommend everyone do his or her own research, but the findings can be shared in a caring and factual way...
contributes no nutritional value or flavor to formula, or other food, but is added to stabilize ready-to-feed formula. Adding carrageenan means parents or caregivers do not have to shake the product before feeding it to the baby. The alternative is to put a “shake well” label on the ...
the influence of the hydrophilic excipients on the release profile of CHX and DOX was evaluated. The results showed that while the addition of excipients decreased the release rate of DOX, as CHX concerned, the release profile is influenced by the intermolecular interactions that occur between the...
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