Children’s sweets would rather belong in a museum of horrors than in the mouths of our dear ones, according to an press release from the Association Agir pour l’Environnement. Indeed, they would be charged with nanoparticles, in particular titanium dioxide responsible for toxic effects on health.
The association Agir pour l’environnement investigated to identify confectionery containing food additives likely to contain nanoparticles, mainly titanium dioxide (colorant E171). The result of their investigation is distressing. “More than 100 food products intended for children have been identified in some fifteen supermarket chains: Têtes brulées sweets, Elodie, Fizzy, Airwaves chewing gum, Hollywood, Freedent, Malabar, M&M’s confectionery, Skittles, LU cakes, Milka chocolates , Vahiné cake decorations…”, she explains.
Children: the target of nanoparticles
Large consumers of these types of industrial sweets, children are the first to be affected by exposure to these nanoparticles. “The nanometric scale increases the dangerousness of titanium dioxide. Extremely small particles (one billionth of a meter) have the ability to cross physiological barriers (intestinal, brain, kidneys, etc.), to penetrate the body and accumulate there. Toxic effects are documented: DNA dysfunction, oxidative stress, inflammatory reactions, cell death,” recalls the association.
“After the asbestos scandal, how can we accept that children are the guinea pigs of these dangerous substances which invade our food without our knowledge? Having no use for the consumer while making them run unnecessary risks, a moratorium on nano-junk food is essential! », Worries Magali Ringoot, of Agir pour l’Environnement. “Halloween must remain a celebration… and without horrors for children’s health!” »
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