Medium Concern

Bleached Flour

Flagged by CSPI as a treated with chlorine gas or benzoyl peroxide; residues possible concern

What it is

Flour treated with chlorine gas, benzoyl peroxide, or other agents to whiten it and speed aging. Produces alloxan as a byproduct, which destroys pancreatic beta cells in animal studies.

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