Popcorners. Marketed as “gluten free” and “wholesome in a chip.” Ingredients: second ingredient oil which is because they are fried. Then there is whey which is effectively cow’s milk–not a fan. Maltodextrin is a food additive which is plant based. It is like a simple sugar and has a high glycemic index. There is some data that maltodextrin is INFLAMMATORY. It changes gut bacteria and triggers inflammatory disease. Remember inflammatory diseases present to different people in different ways: some get ulcerative colitis or Crohns, others get type I diabetes, others get lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
What do we know about disodium phosphate. Not a whole lot. It is considered “generally safe” by the FDA. It is a food additive. It used to come from animal bones but now comes from rocks. It is an food “enhancer.” Inorganic phosphates are possibly unsafe–often used in pesticides. There has been data that it accumulates in the body and binds to calcium>>ultimately triggering kidney failure. Loads of foods that dont have this! Foods commonly that do are canned sauces, chips, packaged meats and cheeses to prevent spoilage. All of these additives…
