/oss/taxonomy/term/7189/all en /oss/article/health-and-nutrition/california-sees-red <p>The state of California is planning to ban brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate, propylparaben and Red Dye No. 3 from use in foods by 2027. BVO prevents citrus oils from separating in beverages, but has mostly been phased out because of concerns that it interferes with thyroid function. Potassium bromate is used by bakers to make dough springier and to promote rising, but is a suspected carcinogen based on rat feeding studies. Propylparaben is a preservative added to some foods and cosmetics and concerns have been raised about its hormone-like effects.</p> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:51:44 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 9696 at /oss