Artificial Colors and Flavors

California ‘Skittles Ban’ Advances to Governor’s Desk, Here’s What It Means for Consumers

Lawmakers believe it could have a ripple effect across the country. The California Food Safety Act, a bill that will ban some food additives found in popular packaged snacks, is one step closer to becoming a reality.  On Tuesday, California lawmakers voted and passed the bill, which is now on its way to the state’s
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Researchers Link Diacetyl Exposure to Alzheimer’s Disease

The food flavoring ingredient diacetyl, which produces that buttery aroma in microwave popcorn, may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease.Laura Walter Aug 21, 2012 Researchers have uncovered a potential link between diacetyl, the flavoring ingredient that produces the buttery flavor of microwave popcorn, and Alzheimer’s disease. Diacetyl already has been associated with potentially fatal lung disease.
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