date:Feb 12, 2019
a whitening agent or in food packaging to improve food's texture. Studies have shown that the additive could cause lesions on the colon or gastrointestinal inflammation.
Also, another theory is high temperatures used to process the food can create newly formed contaminants. Finally, BPA (Bisphenol A) is commonly used in food packaging and can leech into the food.
While further studies are needed to know the exact reasons why ultra-processed foods can lead to a higher risk of cancer and a highe