Chemicals Aren’t Just in Your Bread, They’re Everywhere

Chemicals permeate all levels of the food industry, it’s more than just about the bread we eat.

One billion people are a lot of mouths to feed. So the food industry has developed dependence on a number of chemicals for food preservation and strengthening.

To give you an idea, some chemicals are used both in food and to make things like yoga mats and chappals.

This week, the Centre for Science and Environment found dangerous chemicals in breads sold in Delhi. The findings have sparked a conversation about what we’re putting in our stomachs, and what it can mean for our health.

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Here’s what you need to know about chemicals in your food: