FLR 080: How Are Food Additives Regulated?

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Food additives … everybody’s favorite subject!  This FLR episode looks at how food additives get approved (or not) for inclusion in the American food supply.  Some shocking reveals are made.  We are likely not as protected as we think we are.  Listen in and pick up some interesting facts. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com References: Food Safety News:  The GRAS Process – How Companies Legally Add Ingredients to Food https://tinyurl.com/477t2p6z Select Committee on GRAS Substances (Substances Submitted for Approval 1972 to 1980) https://tinyurl.com/3tmyd2df National Resources Defense Council: Generally Recognized As Secret https://tinyurl.com/n9zpdpac FDA:  Understanding How the FDA Regulates Food Additives and GRAS Ingredients https://tinyurl.com/yc2vdkdu FDA:  FDA Removes 7 Synthetic Flavoring Substances from Food Additives List https://tinyurl.com/3k9z24jh FDA:  Substances Added to Food https://tinyurl.com/2ruezz8u Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “My Lonely Journey” courtesy of Alex Zavesa.