Top 10 most toxic ingredients in candy: don't eat these candies

It is impossible to resist the beautiful colored candies, which always always grace store windows. Children especially like such desserts. But this particular food can contain such components that will be harmful to your body.

FoodOboz editors will tell you about 10 toxic ingredients that are often found in many sweets. If you see the names of these substances on packages, do not buy such products.

Artificial dyes

Artificial colors such as blue 1, yellow 5, yellow 6 and red 40 have been linked to the development of cancerous tumors and can cause hyperactivity, especially in children. If you have young children in your home, be sure to check candy wrappers for these colors and consider choosing a healthier alternative if one or more colors are present.

t-butylhydroquinoneT-butylhydroquinone, or TBHQ for short, is a synthetic antioxidant. It is mainly used to prevent food spoilage.

High fructose corn syrup

This sweetener is made from corn starch derived from genetically modified crops. It has replaced natural sugar in many candies and soft drinks. It can cause obesity and diabetes.

Large amounts of sugar

Before buying candy or other sweets such as doughnuts, be sure to check the sugar content of the product. Many candy bars contain excessive amounts of sugar, which can lead to weight gain, fatigue, and long-term health problems.

Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60.

It is an artificial thickening agent used in baked goods such as doughnuts, bread, and croissants, as well as in other sweets such as ice cream and milkshakes. This ingredient is a cancer-causing agent.

Kamauba wax

This chemical is used to extend the taste of chewing gum. It is also used as a glaze for many desserts. Kamauba wax is believed to cause cancerous tumors.

Sucralose

Sucralose is often marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar. But excessive consumption of sucralose has been linked to a decrease in the thymus gland and swelling of the kidneys and liver.

BHT/BHA Butylhydroxytoluene (BHT) and hydroxyanisole (BHA) are related preservatives that are mainly used to extend the shelf life of candies and other food products. They provoke the development of cancerous tumors.

Aspartame

Aspartame is a sweetener. It causes headaches, dizziness, stomach problems and vision problems and is also considered carcinogenic.

Sodium Nitrate

Sodium nitrate is often added to processed foods to prevent the growth of bacteria. It is considered one of the most harmful food additives.

Therefore, the best option is to make sweets at home.

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