Featured Article: Potassium Bromate

In light of the anticipated ban of several food contaminants including potassium bromate, we are featuring an article describing the dangerous of potassium bromate contamination. Potassium bromate is often found in baked goods and bread, including anything from cookies to tortillas. It’s used in dough as an oxidizing agent, speeding the baking process along. The issue is that potassium bromate is understood by many to be a carcinogen. It also has a negative impact on kidney function and has caused a variety of thyroid issues as well. To read more about this food contaminant and why we need to remove it from our food, read the full article here.