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Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid is a antioxidant — Antioxidant formerly used in lard, baked goods, candy, ice cream
Also: NDGA
What it does
Antioxidant formerly used in lard, baked goods, candy, ice cream
Where you'll see it
(banned)
What the research says
Caused cysts and kidney damage in a large percentage of rats tested.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: BAN
- Notes: Canada banned 1967; FDA removed from GRAS 1968; USDA banned 1971
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Canada banned the additive in food in 1967 after it was shown to cause cysts and kidney damage in a large percentage of rats tested