FLR 080: How Are Food Additives Regulated?

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None

Food additives … everybody’s favorite subject!  This FLR episode looks at how food additives get approved (or not) for inclusion in the American food supply.  Some shocking reveals are made.  We are likely not as protected as we think we are.  Listen in and pick up some interesting facts.

Show Notes:

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Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com

References:

Food Safety News:  The GRAS Process – How Companies Legally Add Ingredients to Food

https://tinyurl.com/477t2p6z

Select Committee on GRAS Substances (Substances Submitted for Approval 1972 to 1980)

https://tinyurl.com/3tmyd2df

National Resources Defense Council: Generally Recognized As Secret

https://tinyurl.com/n9zpdpac

FDA:  Understanding How the FDA Regulates Food Additives and GRAS Ingredients

https://tinyurl.com/yc2vdkdu

FDA:  FDA Removes 7 Synthetic Flavoring Substances from Food Additives List

https://tinyurl.com/3k9z24jh

FDA:  Substances Added to Food

https://tinyurl.com/2ruezz8u

Music:

Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.

Outro music is “My Lonely Journey” courtesy of Alex Zavesa.