Hundreds of foods found to contain hazardous industrial plastics chemical: report

[unhappycamper]

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/02/27/hundreds-of-foods-found-to-contain-hazardous-industrial-plastics-chemical-report/



Hundreds of foods found to contain hazardous industrial plastics chemical: report
By Reuters
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:08 EST
By Carey Gillam

(Reuters) – Nearly 500 foods found on grocery store shelves in the United States, including many foods labeled as “healthy,” contain a potentially hazardous industrial plastics chemical, according to a report issued Thursday by a health research and advocacy group.

Azodicarbonamide, also known as ADA, was found as an ingredient in breads, bagels, tortillas, hamburger and hot dog buns, pizza, pastries, and other food products, according to a report by the Environmental Working Group, based in Washington.

Some consumer groups have called for the removal of azodicarbonamide from use in foods. Fast food chain Subway said earlier this month that it was removing the chemical from its products, but stated that ADA is a safe and widely used ingredient for many foods.

Azodicarbonamide is fully approved for use in food by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. But ADA is banned as an additive in Australia and some European countries.

[bloomington-lib]

1. Bread: flour, salt, water, yeast, and I add sugar and oil

It's all that's needed.

[justhanginon]

2. I also make all my own breads and rolls.

Just a few ingredients, a whole lot cheaper, tastier and I would think healthier. If one does not want to make it by hand, you can use a bread machine and still reap most of the benefits.
The only down side, at least for me, is liking the taste a little too much and some rationing may be in order.

[northoftheborder]

3. A resolution I need to make: learn to make bread.