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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 13 MIN

Potassium Bromate: The Hidden Carcinogen in Your Daily Bread?

from Foodnourish Deep Dives · host Pavlos Giorkas

In today's episode we're uncovering the dark side of common baked goods by examining Potassium Bromate, a powerful oxidizing agent used to strengthen dough.Despite being linked to kidney cancer, thyroid disease, and DNA damage, this additive remains legal in the U.S. while being banned in Europe, Canada, and China.We explore 50 years of research highlighting its toxicity, the recent ban in California, and why it was "grandfathered" into our food supply. References: Potassium bromate: a food additive with serious health risksSupport Foodnourish Deep DivesBecome a supporter for just 2€ per month. This removes any advertisements and help us continue bringing more interesting topics and confronting mainstream narrative on health.Link to support: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives--6602003/support🤗 Support the show: Become a supporter for just 2€ per month to remove advertisements and help us continue bringing interesting topics while confronting mainstream narratives on health. Support FoodNourish Deep DivesThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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