An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are usually not mixable but mix under specific circumstances — generally by using substances that help them mix. These substances are called ...

Recent scientific investigations have uncovered troubling connections between common food additives called emulsifiers and various digestive health issues. These substances, present in numerous ...

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), ...

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In a recent study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, researchers investigate the association between food additive emulsifier exposure and risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study ...

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 ...