Potassium Bromate

A new proposed bill in California is looking to ban five chemicals frequently found in candies and snack foods claiming that they could be dangerous for consumers. AB 418, which is sponsored by Democratic California Assemblymembers Jesse Gabriel and Buffy Wicks, targets Red Dye No. 3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil and propylparaben. The […]

Foods in the U.S. are suspected of having a carcinogen ingredient called potassium bromate which isn’t allowed for human consumption in Europe, China, or India. Certain food manufacturers in the United States employ the chemical component, typically tiny crystals or powder, to fortify dough. It’s estimated to be in more than 100 products. According to the FDA, […]