‘Fakefood’ A New Class In The Food Industry

2. Bread
A key bulking ingredient, potassium bromate speeds up the bread-making process and cuts costs for manufacturers and may be linked to kidney and nervous system disorders and gastrointestinal discomfort. More than 84% of samples tested were found to contain potassium bromate and/or iodate, found in India. Considering that it [potassium bromate] can cause cancer, is banned in most parts of the world, and has healthy alternatives, there is no reason why this chemical should be allowed, specifically when residues are found to be present in the end-product.”