Are The Controversial Ingredients In Non-Dairy Milks Safe To Drink?
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Many consumers are scared of carrageenan, xanthan gum, lecithin and other common ingredients in plant-based milks. Here's what you need to know.
From Instagram to TikTok to podcasts, there’s a ton of information floating around about the ingredients found in many plant-based milks. There’s carrageenan, xanthan gum, lecithin and more, and they’re often framed as “scary” or “unhealthy,” which is a bit understandable in some regards. If you were to pull a plant-based milk from your pantry or refrigerator right now and look at the ingredient list, there’s a very strong chance you’d notice some additives and ingredients that you’re completely in the dark about.
But are these ingredients all that scary? Should we avoid them for the sake of our health?
