The Environmental Working Group said its newly released report, “EWG’s Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives,” shows the need for better government oversight of the food system. “The guide covers ingredients associated with serious health concerns, additives banned or restricted in other countries and other substances that shouldn’t be in food,” says EWG.
Its list includes nitrites and nitrates, potassium bromate, propyl paraben, butylataed hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, theobromine, secret flavor ingredients, artificial colors, diacetyl, phosphate food additives and aluminum additives.
The report is available here.