An emulsifier is a binding agent used in products like processed foods, cleaning agents, and personal care items. Overconsuming them is linked to increased inflammation, gut health issues, and cancer ...

When's the last time you enjoyed a bite of carrageenan or polysorbate 80? The answer might be today if you've had a slice of bread, a glass of nondairy milk or a salad made with bottled dressing. That ...

Scientists discovered that common food emulsifiers consumed by mother mice altered their offspring’s gut microbiome from the ...

As ultraprocessed food consumption has dramatically risen, so has concern that they — and the additives they contain ― contribute to gut diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ...

Emulsifiers are used in thousands of food and beverage products worldwide. They’re in chocolates, cakes, breads, ice creams, margarines, dressings, sausages, pâtés, non-dairy milks, and vegan cheeses ...