E129 is an artificial colour best known as allura red. It is used as a food dye and is popular worldwide, especially for its use in sweets and soft drinks. As with many artificial food additives, you might be wondering if E129 is banned in the UK. Here we look closely at the legalities of …
Also known as E927a, the chemical azodicarbonamide (ADA) is a food additive used to bleach flour and enhance the elasticity of dough used for baking bread. Putting chemicals in food to improve texture or alter the food’s colour sounds like it could be dangerous. Therefore, many of us want to know whether azodicarbonamide is genuinely …
Injecting cows with synthetic hormones to increase milk production is currently banned in the UK, so British milk doesn’t contain additional hormones. However, cow’s milk does contain some hormones naturally, so milk is never completely hormone free. What Is Bovine Growth Hormone? Bovine somatotropin (bST), also known as bovine growth hormone, is a protein hormone …
Yes, you can buy A2 milk in the UK. Although limited farms and dairy companies supply A2 milk, buying it online is still easy. Read on to find out what A2 milk is, what its benefits are, whether you should switch to A2 milk, and where to buy it in the UK. What Is A2 …
Bread is one of the most commonly consumed foods in the United Kingdom. We have toast for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, croutons in salads, and garlic bread with our dinner. However, bread can be a highly processed food! Therefore, many people are curious about what actually goes into a loaf of bread. Or, more specifically, …
Many of us consider brown bread a healthier alternative to white bread. Wholemeal bread contains four times the amount of fibre, twice as much iron, and many essential B-group vitamins as its white bread counterpart. But rumour has it that white bread is a poorer choice not solely due to these nutritional differences, but also …
It’s estimated that around 500 million kilograms of breakfast cereal is eaten in the UK each year. We eat so much that entire aisles are dedicated to this crunchy breakfast item at many large British supermarkets. Finding a genuinely healthy cereal among a sea of sugar-filled cereal boxes can be a struggle. Take a look …
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The dairy farming industry can be ruthless. Although the UK dairy industry seems to have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world, it still isn’t good enough. Fortunately, organic and ethical practices in the dairy industry are rising. What’s the Difference Between Organic and Regular Milk? The key differences between organic and …
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Carrageenan is a thickening agent, gelling agent, and stabiliser used in some food products. It is a natural food substance harvested from red and purple seaweed. However, this natural product is often confused with degraded carrageenan, which carries substantial health risks. Many people are left confused about the safety and legalities of this additive. So, …
E127, also known as erythrosine or Red 3, is a synthetic red dye used in some food products. Many E numbers are banned in the United Kingdom due to related health risks, but what about E127? Is E127 banned in the UK? And if so, why has the government banned its use? The short answer …
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