d4rkd0s · March 20, 2024 16:16
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 The list of additives used in bread in the US that are banned in the EU is comprehensive, highlighting differences in food safety and health regulations between the regions. Some notable additives include:

 - Potassium Bromate: Used as a flour improver, it strengthens dough and allows it to rise higher. It is banned in the EU, Canada, and several other countries due to cancer risk concerns.

 - Azodicarbonamide (ADA): A whitening agent and dough conditioner. Its breakdown product, semicarbazide, has shown to increase tumor incidence in mice, leading to its ban in the EU.

 - Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO): Used in some sodas and potentially in bread for emulsification. It is banned in the EU due to health concerns stemming from its bromine content.

 - Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT): These are synthetic antioxidants used to prevent rancidity. They are possible carcinogens and heavily regulated or banned in the EU.

 - Propylparaben: Used as a preservative, linked to endocrine disruption and reproductive issues, banned in the EU since 2006 for food and 2015 for cosmetics.

 - Synthetic Food Dyes (such as Blue 2, Yellow 5, Red 40): Linked to health issues including hyperactivity in children and tumors. While not banned, the EU requires warning labels for foods containing these dyes.

 - Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): The EU has strict regulations on GMOs, requiring authorization after safety assessment, which is not as strict in the US.

 - Olestra (Olean): A fat substitute that may cause digestive issues and nutrient absorption problems, banned in Canada and the UK.

 - Carrageenan: Used as a stabilizer and thickener, its use in infant formula is restricted in the EU.

 - Chlorine-washed Poultry: The EU prohibits using substances other than water to remove contamination from animal products.

 - Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH or rBST): Used to increase milk production in dairy cows, its use is banned in the EU, Canada, and other countries due to animal welfare and potential human health risks.

 - Ractopamine: A feed additive to promote leanness in animals, banned in over 160 countries due to concerns over animal welfare and potential human health effects.

 This list reflects significant discrepancies in food safety standards and consumer protection laws between the US and EU, with the latter generally adopting more precautionary measures when it comes to food additives and genetically modified ingredients.
	The list of additives used in bread in the US that are banned in the EU is comprehensive, highlighting differences in food safety and health regulations between the regions. Some notable additives include:

	- Potassium Bromate: Used as a flour improver, it strengthens dough and allows it to rise higher. It is banned in the EU, Canada, and several other countries due to cancer risk concerns.

	- Azodicarbonamide (ADA): A whitening agent and dough conditioner. Its breakdown product, semicarbazide, has shown to increase tumor incidence in mice, leading to its ban in the EU.

	- Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO): Used in some sodas and potentially in bread for emulsification. It is banned in the EU due to health concerns stemming from its bromine content.

	- Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT): These are synthetic antioxidants used to prevent rancidity. They are possible carcinogens and heavily regulated or banned in the EU.

	- Propylparaben: Used as a preservative, linked to endocrine disruption and reproductive issues, banned in the EU since 2006 for food and 2015 for cosmetics.

	- Synthetic Food Dyes (such as Blue 2, Yellow 5, Red 40): Linked to health issues including hyperactivity in children and tumors. While not banned, the EU requires warning labels for foods containing these dyes.

	- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): The EU has strict regulations on GMOs, requiring authorization after safety assessment, which is not as strict in the US.

	- Olestra (Olean): A fat substitute that may cause digestive issues and nutrient absorption problems, banned in Canada and the UK.

	- Carrageenan: Used as a stabilizer and thickener, its use in infant formula is restricted in the EU.

	- Chlorine-washed Poultry: The EU prohibits using substances other than water to remove contamination from animal products.

	- Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH or rBST): Used to increase milk production in dairy cows, its use is banned in the EU, Canada, and other countries due to animal welfare and potential human health risks.

	- Ractopamine: A feed additive to promote leanness in animals, banned in over 160 countries due to concerns over animal welfare and potential human health effects.

	This list reflects significant discrepancies in food safety standards and consumer protection laws between the US and EU, with the latter generally adopting more precautionary measures when it comes to food additives and genetically modified ingredients.