Partially Hydrogenated Oil Oil / Fat
Vegetable oil that has been chemically modified to be solid at room temperature. The primary source of artificial trans fats.
Preservative
A synthetic antioxidant preservative derived from butane, used to prevent fats and oils from going rancid.
Banned/restricted in 2 regions
Preservative
Synthetic antioxidants used to prevent fats and oils from going rancid.
Banned/restricted in 3 regions
Preservative
A preservative used in cured meats to prevent bacterial growth and maintain pink color.
High-Fructose Corn Syrup Sweetener
A liquid sweetener made from corn starch, with fructose and glucose in roughly equal proportions.
Artificial Color
The most commonly used artificial food dye in the US.
Banned/restricted in 2 regions
Artificial Color
A synthetic lemon-yellow dye.
Banned/restricted in 3 regions
Artificial Color
A synthetic orange-yellow dye.
Banned/restricted in 3 regions
Preservative
A synthetic preservative that prevents mold and bacteria growth.
Sweetener
An artificial sweetener 200x sweeter than sugar, with essentially zero calories.
Sweetener
An artificial sweetener 600x sweeter than sugar, made by chemically modifying sugar.
Artificial Color
A synthetic blue dye.
Thickener
A thickener and stabilizer extracted from red seaweed.
Oil / Fat
A vegetable oil from the fruit of oil palm trees.
Sweetener
A simple sugar (glucose) typically derived from corn starch. Chemically identical to blood sugar.
Monosodium Glutamate Flavoring
A flavor enhancer that adds 'umami' (savory) taste to food.
Emulsifier
A group of sodium salts of phosphoric acid used as emulsifiers, thickeners, and leavening agents.
Thickener
A highly processed starch powder, usually from corn, rice, or potatoes. Has a higher glycemic index than table sugar (GI 85-105 vs 65).
Dimethylpolysiloxane Other
A silicone-based anti-foaming agent added to cooking oils in deep fryers. Yes — it's the same compound used in cosmetics, lubricants, and silicone caulk.
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Other
A leavening agent (makes baked goods rise) that contains aluminum.
Preservative
A synthetic preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth.
Sweetener
A natural zero-calorie sweetener derived from the stevia plant.
Thickener
A polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation, used as a thickener.
Emulsifier
An emulsifier derived from soybeans that helps oil and water mix.
Preservative
A naturally occurring preservative (originally found in mountain ash berries) now produced synthetically.
