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Europe Bans Toxic Food Additive That Is Found In Common Bread Products In U.S.

There is a list of food additives and preservatives that Europe has banned while the U.S. continues to put them in most things we eat. A common ingredient in your bread is now prohibited in Europe.

By Gina Florio1 min read
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We unknowingly eat many different foods each day that are full of toxins and chemicals. The "contamination theory of obesity" suggests that many people struggle with stubborn body fat because we're constantly consuming and using endocrine-disrupting foods, skincare and beauty products, cleaning sprays, etc. These toxins affect our metabolism, immune system, and hormones. Europe has banned many of the ingredients that are found in common American food, including something called potassium bromate.