The nutrition app Yuka, which boasts 85 million users, published a study on Tuesday, June 16th, highlighting the composition of mint syrups. Most of these drinks contain the coloring agent E133, a purely cosmetic additive that gives them their characteristic green color. The app is launching a campaign demanding the removal of this ingredient from French mint syrups.
An additive suspected of posing risks to children
The coloring agent E133 is suspected of contributing to hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders in children. This additive, used solely for aesthetic reasons, presents health risks, according to Yuka, that do not justify its continued presence in the composition of syrups. French manufacturers are now under scrutiny from the app, which highlights the near-universal presence of this coloring agent in products sold on the market.
This denunciation is part of a broader discussion about healthier alternatives to traditional syrups. Consumers, often unaware of the potential side effects of these refreshing drinks, are encouraged to question their ingredients. The question posed by this campaign is simple: is the green color of mint syrup worth the risks associated with the use of this controversial coloring agent?
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