12 Most Common Flashcards
a common food additive used to enhance the flavor of savory dishes.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
It’s found in a variety of processed foods
like frozen dinners, salty snacks, and canned soups.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
It’s also often added to foods at restaurants and fast-food places.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Some people may have a sensitivity to ——-, but it’s safe for most people when used in moderation.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
may promote hyperactivity in sensitive children and can cause allergic reactions.
Artificial Food Coloring
Red 3 has also been to increase the risk of thyroid tumors in animal studies..
Artificial Food Coloring
is common ingredient in processed meats that can be converted into a harmful compound called nitrosamine.
Sodium Nitrite
a higher intake of nitrites and processed meats may be linked to a higher risk of several types of cancer.
Sodium Nitrite
is a long-chain carbohydrate used to thicken and bind foods.
Guar Gum
It has been associated with better levels of blood sugar and cholesterol, as well as increased feelings of fullness.
Guar Gum
is associated with weight gain, diabetes, and inflammation.
High-Fructose Corn Syrup
It’s also high in empty calories and contributes nothing but calories to your diet.
High-Fructose Corn Syrup
may help promote weight loss and blood sugar control.
Artificial Sweeteners
Certain types may cause mild side effects like headaches, but they are generally considered safe in moderation.
Artificial Sweeteners
A sugar substitute is a food additive that provides a sweet taste like that of sugar while containing significantly less food energy than sugar-based sweeteners, making it a zero calorie or low-calorie sweetener.
Artificial Sweeteners
are synthetic but may be derived from naturally occurring substances, such as herbs or sugar itself.
Artificial Sweeteners
Common artificial sweeteners: aspartame (brand name NutraSweet, Equal, or
sugar Twin, aspartame is 200 times sweeter than table sugar.
Artificial Sweeteners
Stevia is probably the healthiest option.
Artificial Sweeteners
Natural sugars like maple syrup, molasses, and honey are less harmful than regular sugar and even have health benefits.
Artificial Sweeteners
Derived from red seaweed, ——— acts as a thickener, emulsifier, and preservative in many different food products.
Carrageenan
Common sources of ——— include almond, milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, coffee creamers and dairy –free products like vegan cheese.
Carrageenan
Test tube and animal studies have found that ——— may cause high blood sugar and could cause intestinal ulcer and growths.
Carrageenan
One study also found that ——— contributed to an earlier relapse of ulcerative colitis.
Carrageenan
is a preservative often added to carbonated drinks and acidic foods like salad dressings, pickles, fruit juices and condiments.
Sodium Benzoate
If combined with Vitamin C, it may also form benzene, a compound that may be
associated with cancer development.
Sodium Benzoate
may be associated with increased hyperactivity.
Sodium Benzoate
are a type of unsaturated fat which increases shelf life and improves the consistency of products.
Trans Fat
It can be found in many types of processed foods like baked goods, margarine, microwave
popcorn and biscuits.
Trans Fat
Several potential health risks have been associated with ——— intake, and the FDA even recently decided to revoke their GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status.
Trans Fat
Eating ——— has been associated with many negative effects on health
including inflammation, heart disease and diabetes.
Trans Fat
is a common additive that’s used to thicken and stabilize many types of food such as salad dressings, soups, syrup, and sauces.
Xanthan Gum
It’s also sometimes used in gluten -free recipes to help improve the texture of foods.
Xanthan Gum
may help reduce levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.
Xanthan Gum
In large amounts, it may cause digestive issues like gas and soft stools.
Xanthan Gum
are chemicals designed to mimic the taste of other ingredients.
Artificial Flavoring
They can be used to imitate a variety of different flavors, from popcorn and caramel to fruit and beyond.
Artificial Flavoring
Animal studies have found that these synthetic flavors could have some concerning effects on health.
Artificial Flavoring
One study found that the red blood cell production in rats was significantly reduced after they were fed artificial flavorings for seven days.
Artificial Flavoring
More research is needed to evaluate the effects on humans.
Artificial Flavoring
is added to certain savory foods like cheese, soy sauce and salty snacks to boost the flavor.
Yeast Extract
It’s made by combining sugar and yeast in a warm environment, then spinning it in a centrifuge and discarding the cell walls of the yeast.
Yeast Extract
