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Monocalcium Phosphate

Potentially Harmful

Relations of serum phosphorus and calcium levels to the incidence of cardiovascular disease in the community

Increasing dietary phosphorus intake from food additives: potential for negative impact on bone health

High dietary phosphorus intake is associated with all-cause mortality: results from NHANES III1,2,3

Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride.

Understanding sources of dietary phosphorus in the treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease

Glycol

A toxicological review of the propylene glycols

Propylene Glycol Poisoning From Excess Whiskey Ingestion

Propylene Glycol in Contact Dermatitis: A Systematic Review

A Systematic Review of the Effects of Polyols on Gastrointestinal Health and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Effects of Sweeteners on the Gut Microbiota: A Review of Experimental Studies and Clinical Trials

Gastrointestinal Disturbances Associated with the Consumption of Sugar Alcohols with Special Consideration of Xylitol: Scientific Review and Instructions for Dentists and Other Health-Care Professionals

Caramel Color

Food caramels: a review

Caramel Color in Soft Drinks and Exposure to 4-Methylimidazole: A Quantitative Risk Assessment

Sodium Benzoate

https://www.fda.gov/food/chemicals/questions-and-answers-occurrence-benzene-soft-drinks-and-other-beverages

Questions and Answers on the Occurrence of Benzene in Soft Drinks and Other Beverages

Food additives: Sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, azorubine, and tartrazine modify the expression of NFκB, GADD45α, and MAPK8 genes

Sodium benzoate-rich beverage consumption is associated with increased reporting of ADHD symptoms in college students: a pilot investigation

The role of histamine degradation gene polymorphisms in moderating the effects of food additives on children's ADHD symptoms

Protective role of catechin and quercetin in sodium benzoate-induced lipid peroxidation and the antioxidant system in human erythrocytes in vitro

Sodium benzoate-induced repeated episodes of acute urticaria/angio-oedema: randomized controlled trial

Soybean Oil

https://academic.oup.com/endo/article/161/2/bqz044/5698148

Dysregulation of Hypothalamic Gene Expression and the Oxytocinergic System by Soybean Oil Diets in Male Mice 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200117080827.htm

America's most widely consumed oil causes genetic changes in the brain

Health implications of high dietary omega-6 polyunsaturated Fatty acids

An Increase in the Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio Increases the Risk for Obesity

Healthy intakes of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids: estimations considering worldwide diversity

Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

FOOD INDUSTRY - SOLVENTS FOR EXTRACTING VEGETABLE OILS

Calcium Propionate

Pub Med - Effects of 3300 del A-1061 Ter BRCA1 frameshift mutation and calcium propionate on oxidative stress and breast carcinogenesis

Effects of 3300 del A-1061 Ter BRCA1 frameshift mutation and calcium propionate on oxidative stress and breast carcinogenesis

Pub Med - Controlled trial of cumulative behavioural effects of a common bread preservative

Controlled trial of cumulative behavioural effects of a common bread preservative

Pub Med - The short-chain fatty acid propionate increases glucagon and FABP4 production, impairing insulin action in mice and humans

The short-chain fatty acid propionate increases glucagon and FABP4 production, impairing insulin action in mice and humans

Harvard Health - Food Ingredients Under the Microscope 

Food ingredients under the microscope

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGG, RAISINS, WHEAT BRAN, BROWN SUGAR, PALM OIL, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CORNSTARCH, NON-FAT DRY MILK, NATURAL FLAVORS, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, PRESERVATIVES (SODIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE), XANTHAN GUM, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PRESERVATIVES (SORBIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID).

Enriched Flour

Questionable

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ENRICHMENT OF FLOUR AND BREAD

Intake of whole grains, refined grains, and cereal fiber measured with 7-d diet records and associations with risk factors for chronic disease1–3

Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar

Natural Flavor

https://www.ewg.org/foodscores/content/natural-vs-artificial-flavors/

Synthetic ingredients in Natural Flavors and Natural Flavors in Artificial flavors

We are what we eat: Regulatory gaps in the United States that put our health at risk

Food-Induced Anaphylaxis: Role of Hidden Allergens and Cofactors

The GRAS provision - The FEMA GRAS program and the safety and regulation of flavors in the United States

Monoglycerides

https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/monoglycerides

What Are Monoglycerides and Are They Safe to Consume?

Xanthan Gum

Evaluation of flu-like symptoms in workers handling xanthan gum powder

Review of xanthan gum production from unmodified starches by Xanthomonas comprestris sp.

Re‐evaluation of xanthan gum (E 415) as a food additive

Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar vs. White Sugar: What’s the Difference?

Added sugars drive coronary heart disease via insulin resistance and hyperinsulinaemia: a new paradigm

Obesity and Obesity Related Diseases, Sugar Consumption and Bad Oral Health: A Fatal Epidemic Mixtures

Smart & Final Iris Corporation

RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS, RAISIN BRAN

Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries

Ingredients

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