Advisory Board March 27, 2023
A proposed bill in California is looking to ban the manufacturing, sale, or distribution of foods containing red dye No. 3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, or propylparaben — chemicals that appear in popular candies like Skittles and Nerds, the Washington Post reports.
What you need to know about these 5 chemicals
1. Titanium dioxide
Titanium dioxide is a white food colorant commonly used in candies and processed foods to give the food a smooth texture, the Post reports. It is commonly used in Skittles and Nerds.
According to the Environmental Working Group, “The pigment can brighten other colors, making the food more vibrant and appealing, but the additive has no nutritional benefit.”
The chemical was banned by...
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