Food Emulsifier Health Risks

This is a manufactured substance, and as such, can cause side-effects. If you have a condition, never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before taking this substance.

Emulsifiers are among the most frequently used types of food additives. They are used for many reasons.

Emulsifiers can help to make a food appealing. Industrial mayonnaise without the emulsifier is unappealing and would have oil and water separated before use. Emulsifiers have a big effect on the structure and texture of many foods. They are used to aid in the processing of foods and also to help maintain appearance of quality and freshness. In low fat spreads, emulsifiers can help to prevent the growth of moulds which would happen if the oil and fat separated.

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Processed Foods

Manufactured substance

Minor increase risk of Inflammation Lymphatic system	2 studies Dietary emulsifier-induced low-grade inflammation promotes colon ca... Study in 2016 +11% with Low evidence Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colit... Study in 2015 +11% with Low evidence
Minor increase risk of Colorectal Cancer Digestive system	1 study Dietary emulsifier-induced low-grade inflammation promotes colon ca... Study in 2016 +11% with Low evidence
Minor increase risk of Obesity Musculoskeletal system	1 study Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colit... Study in 2015 +11% with Low evidence
Minor increase risk of Metabolic Syndrome Lymphatic system	1 study Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colit... Study in 2015 +11% with Low evidence
Minor increase risk of Pancreatic cancer Digestive system	1 study Food habits and pancreatic cancer: a case-control study of the Fran... Study in 1995 +8% with Low evidence in 4 years 418 subjects