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Thursday, May 23, 2013

May 23rd...Sulphites in my Coconut milk?

I was shopping the other day for some Coconut milk and couldn't find my regular brand.  Instead, on the shelf were three different brands/types, so I flipped over the can to read the ingredients and was surprised to see that there were sulphites listed.  I just assumed in Coconut milk there would only be Coconut milk and water.  As you can see in the pictures above there are a lot more ingredients than that listed on this can... 
Sulphites are useful as food additives because they slow down bacterial growth on foods; improve the quality and texture of bread dough; prevent oxidation, or browning, of sliced raw vegetables and fruit; and reduce the chance of black spots developing on shrimp and lobster.  Sulphites also occur naturally in some foods, such as beer, wine, fruit and vegetable juices...
Sulphites aren't a problem for most people. However, the United States Food and Drug Administration estimates about one percent of the American population are sensitive to sulphites. The FDA also estimates five percent of people who have asthma are allergic to sulphites. Sulphite sensitivities may start at any time in a person's life and reactions can be mild, such as a rash or hives, or severe enough to trigger an asthma attack... 
I found this can with only 2 ingredients!  The information listed above is from the FDA, that being said I still try to choose foods with the least amount of additives or preservatives.  I don't want to put "added chemicals" into my body even if the FDA says it's OK!  So remember to flip that can, box or package and read your labels.  If you don't know what the ingredient is or you can't pronounce it, do you think it's good for you?

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