Monday, March 21, 2011

Harmless Ingredients

Alpha tocopherol, Alpha tocopherol acetate: Vitamin E derived from corn, peanuts, or soy.

Arrowroot: A natural thickening starch, derived from the arrowroot plant.

Absorbic acid: Synthetic vitamin C, often derived from corn.

Brown rice syrup: A sweetener derived from brown rice.

Cellulose: Plant Fiber.

Coconut Oil: Great for frying and baking because it can withstand high heats without becoming carcinogenic. Also helps the body metabolize fatty acids.

Date Sugar: Sweetener derived from dates.

Insulin: Present in many herbs. Acts as a probiotics and promotes healthy intestinal tract.

Linoleic acid: Derived from corn, soy, or peanuts.

Saffron: Natural food coloring derived from a plant.

Sucanat: SUgar CAne NATural, a natural sweetener.


Food Additives: A shopper's Guide To What's Safe & What's Not by Christine Hoza D.C. and PETA"s Caring Consumer Guide.

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