As the article was shared on “Dangers in Ice Cream” warns that many people’s favorite ice cream, they don’t know, contains synthetic chemicals. that can bring danger to our health
Conclusion: Some parts are true, should not be shared ??
Flavoring is used in very small quantities in ice cream. And it is still in the amount that is controlled by law. It is safe, but things to be careful about when eating ice cream are foods that are high in fat and high in sugar, so eat in the right amount.
Sure Before Sharing Center, check with Asst. Prof. Dr. Natthaphon Tangsuphum, chairman of the Food Science for Nutrition program. Mahidol University states that “ice cream produced on an industrial scale Some food additives need to be added to improve quality. Many of which may be chemicals.
In industrial production, the manufacturer must request permission for the formula. Then the FDA will consider whether it can be used or not and if the prescribed amount has been exceeded. The amount required is determined by the safety of using the substance. Therefore, if the manufacturer receives FDA approval, consumers can be assured to a certain extent that the food is safe.”
Q: Is it true that manufacturers use fat from slaughterhouses to make ice cream?
A: Most ice cream is made from cream. Cream is the fat in milk. In some cases, the manufacturer may reduce costs. If it’s cheap ice cream Manufacturers will use other fat sources. In our country, palm fat is commonly added to make it oily. The fat from the slaughterhouse that is used Most are processed into food additives. It will not be used as lard. or chicken fat as we understand
Q: Has saccharin been proven to cause cancer?
A: Saccharin or saccharin is a synthetic sweetener. It is a food additive that is prohibited for use in Thailand. The law doesn’t allow it to be used.
Q: Diethyl Glucol, a cheap chemical used to spread fat instead of eggs. This type of substance is an anti-freeze agent used to prevent ice from melting quickly. And is it used in color-etching solutions as well? A: This statement is not true. The correct name of the chemical is Diethylene Glycol. It is a substance that is strictly prohibited from use in food. It is a substance that prevents water from turning into ice (Antifreeze) and in products such as ice cream or cold desserts. It uses a substance called Polyethylene Glycol.
Q: Is it true that Aldehyde – C71 is used to make cherry flavor?
A: Actually, the substance that actually gives cherry flavor is called Benzaldehyde, a chemical that is naturally present in cherries. already
Q: Piperoral is used instead of vanilla flavor. Is it the same chemical that is used in lice and flea killers?
A: The name of the chemical that was shared is not correct. In fact, Piperonal is also in the aldehyde group. Give it a vanilla scent. These substances are used in other industries as well.
Q: Is it true that Ethyl acetate is used to create pineapple flavor?
A: True.
Q: Butyraldehyde is used to create bean flavor. Is it true?
A: True.
Q: Anyle acetate (Anyle acetate) This substance gives a banana smell. And is it really a substance used to destroy fat?
A: The correct chemical name is Amyl acetate, a substance that gives the banana odor. The parts that are shared that it destroys fat are exaggerated. Normally, flavoring substances can already dissolve fat.
Q: Benzyle acetate is a substance used to create strawberry flavor and flavor as a nitrate solution. Is it true that it causes an appetite?
A: The information shared that it is a substance used to create the smell and taste of strawberries is true. But it says it’s a nitrate solution. not true
Source: Thai News Agency