Most cakes contain plastic foaming agents, CNN reported
Most cakes contain plastic foaming agents, CNN reported
Automobil plastic net news: according to the U.S. cable news network (CNN) reported that American fast food giant subway admitted that it sold in North America within the scope of food contains a called "azobisformamide" plastic blowing agent (azodicarbonamide). The ingredient is usually used as a raw material for rubber soles and yoga MATS. In addition to subway, the majority of the bread sold in McDonald's, starbucks, burger king and supermarkets contains this ingredient.
It is understood that the United Nations food code commission (Codex) and the us FDA have listed it as a legal food additive. In China, the ministry of health promulgated the "standard of food additives use", which can be used in wheat flour, with the maximum use of 0.045g/kg. But the European Union and Australia have banned the use of the chemical because it could lead to respiratory illnesses and allergies.
"Azo dimethyl amide" is an industrial foam foaming agent that is commonly used as a yoga mat, rubber sole or artificial leather to increase the elasticity of the product. Applying the substance in bread, bread and other foods can improve the strength and flexibility of the dough and make the bread softer.
