CHEMICALS IN DAILY PRODUCTS
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients – Chicken stock, enriched egg noodles (wheat flour, egg solids,
niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cooked
chicken meat, water, salt, chicken fat, cooked mechanically separated chicken,
monosodium glutamate, cornstarch, onion powder (Campbell’s condensed
chicken noodle soup can).
Chemical Formula – Monosodium glutamate - C5H8NNaO4
Lewis Structure Monosodium Glutamate –
(Wikimedia, 2013)
Interesting Facts of Monosodium Glutamate –
- Monosodium glutamate plays a very important role in normal human body
functions.
- Monosodium glutamate when added to foods produces a flavor function
similar to the glutamate that is naturally in foods. It acts as a flavor enhancer
and adds a “fifth taste”, called umami, which is best described as a savory
broth-like or “meaty” taste.
- Monosodium glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. It is naturally in
amino acid which are found in nearly all foods.
- In past times, to make monosodium glutamate, it was extracted from natural
protein-rich foods like seaweed.
- Today, monosodium glutamate is made from an industrial fermentation
process.
(EUFIC, 2013)
Ketchup
Ingredients – Tomato concentrate (water and tomato paste), high fructose corn
syrup, corn syrup, vinegar, salt, onion powder, spice, and natural flavoring
(Western Family Extra Fancy Tomato Ketchup).
Chemical Formula – Lycopene - C40H56
Lewis Structure of Lycopene –
(Wikimedia, 2013)
Interesting Facts of Lycopene –
- Another common name of Lycopene is rhodopurpurin and a scientific or
medical name of it is non-provitamin A carotenoid.
- Lycopene is an antioxidant compound that helps to give tomatoes and other
vegetables and fruits their color.
- One major claim for lycopene's is that is helps in the prevention and treatment
of cancers such as the lung, prostate, stomach, bladder, cervix, and skin.
- It is said to be one of the major carotenoids in the diet of people in North
American and Europe. Carotenoids are the pigments that give the the yellow,
red, and orange fruits and vegetables their color.
(American Cancer Society, 2010)
Cream Salad Dressing
Ingredients – soybean oil, water, egg yolk, sugar, salt, cultured nonfat buttermilk,
natural flavors (soy), spices, dried garlic, dried onion… (Hidden Valley The
Original Ranch).
Chemical Formula – Edetic Acid - C10H16N2O8
Lewis Structure of Edetic Acid –
(Wikimedia, 2013)
Interesting Facts of Edetic Acid –
- Edetic acid has more than 261 names. Some of these include EDTA,
Edathamil, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, and Titriplex.
- It is a chelating agent that is used mainly in the form of its salts to treat the
poisoning by substances like metals and cyanide. It helps remove metals from
the body in a nontoxic form.
- It is used in anticoagulants, agents that prevent clotting, chelating agents, food
additives, the pretreatment of teeth, and more.
(NCBI, 2004)
Sprite
Ingredients – carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, natural
flavors, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate (Sprite Lemon-Lime Soda 100% Natural
Flavors).
Chemical Formula – Sodium Benzoate - NaC7H5O2
Lewis Structure of Sodium Benzoate –
(Wikimedia, 2013)
Interesting Facts of Sodium Benzoate –
- Sodium Benzoate (E211) is a preservative used to help prevent foods from
molding.
- It is particularly used to preserve acidic foods and beverages like pickles,
salad dressings, fruit juices, and soft drinks (hence it’s in Sprite).
- One unfortunate side effect is that when it is mixed with ascorbic acid,
Vitamin C, sodium benzoate changes into benzene, a well-known carcinogen
and DNA damager.
- Sodium benzoate is naturally found in very small amounts in fruits such as
cranberries, prunes, and apples.
(Weingarten, 2009)
Marshmallow Mateys
Ingredients – whole oat flour, marshmallows (sugar, modified corn starch, corn
syrup, dextrose, gelatin, artificial flavor, yellows 5 & 6, blue 1, red 40), sugar,
salt, corn syrup, wheat starch, trisodium phosphate, Vitamin B1 (thiamin
mononitrate), Vitamin B2 ( riboflavin), Niacin (niacinamide)… (Malt-O-Meal
Marshmallow Mateys).
Chemical Formula – Trisodium phosphate - Na3PO4
Lewis Structure of Trisodium phosphate –
(Wikimedia, 2013)
Interesting Facts of Trisodium phosphate –
- Trisodium phosphate is mainly used in cleaning agents from cleaning laundry
to concrete driveways.
- The pH of a 1% solution of trisodium phosphate is 12.
- It is a white, granular or crystalline solid, which is highly soluble in water and
which produces an alkaline solution.
- It is used in fluxes, painting enhancements, food additives, exercise
performance enhancers, and much, much more.
(Wikipedia, 2013)
Hand Lotion
Ingredients – water, glycerin, stearic acid, glycol stearate, retinyl palmitate,
tocopheryl acetate, glyceryl stearate, cetyl alcohol, petrolatum, fragrance, …
(Suave Advanced Therapy Body Lotion).
Chemical Formula – Stearic acid - C18H36O2
Lewis Structure of Stearic acid –
(Wikimedia, 2013)
Interesting Facts of Stearic acid –
- Stearic acid is an essential saturated fat that can help lower the blood
cholesterol in your body.
- Stearic acid is one of the Essential Fatty Acids that is a nutrient that helps to
sustain your body's good health
- They also are helpful to our body's immune system response.
- Stearic acid is used for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease,
depression, heart attack, heart disease, stroke, and many more.
(Healthy R Us, n.d.)
Toothpaste
Ingredients – stannous fluoride 0.454% (0.16% w/v fluoride ion), glycerin,
hydrated silica, sodium hexametaphosphate, propylene glycol, PEG-6, water, zinc
lactate, trisodium phosphate, flavor… (Crest Clean Mint Flouride Toothpaste for
Anticavity, Antigingivitis, and sensitive teeth)
Chemical Formula – Sodium fluoride - NaF
Lewis Structure of Sodium fluoride –
(Wikimedia, 2013)
Interesting Facts of Sodium fluoride –
- Sodium fluoride is a mineral. It works by strengthening the teeth and
decreasing the effects of acid and bacteria on the teeth.
- There are some people who are actually allergic to Sodium fluoride. Experts
say that you should consult your doctor before using it in larger amounts
(small amounts is okay).
- Sodium fluoride is usually naturally present in drinking water. However, some
parts of the country do not have a high enough concentration in the water to
prevent cavities.
- There is a daily amount of sodium fluoride which doctors, and dentists,
recommend for everyone to consume because it helps strengthen both your
teeth and bones.
(Thomson Healthcare Inc, 2013)
Shampoo
Ingredients – pyrithione zinc, water, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth
sulfate, glycol distearate, zinc carbonate, sodium chloride, sodium
xylenesulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, fragrance… (head & hhoulders classic
clean pyrithione zinc dandruff shampoo).
Chemical Formula – Sodium laureth sulfate - C12+2nH25+4nNaO4+nS
Lewis Structure of Sodium laureth sulfate –
(Wikimedia, 2013)
Interesting Facts of Sodium laureth sulfate –
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is commonly used in many soaps, shampoos,
detergents, toothpastes and other products that we expect to "foam up".
-
It is known as a surfactant because it is a a foaming agent.
SLES is an ester of Sulphuric acid. However, there are over 150 different
names by which it is known. In fact, SLES is commonly contaminated with
dioxane, a well-known carcinogen.
(Health & Happiness, 2011)
Mouthwash
Ingredients – water, alcohol (15 WT%), glycerin, flavor, polysorbate 80, sodium
saccharin, sodium benzoate, cetylpridinium chloride, benzoic acid, blue 1… (Scope
Mouthwash Original Mint).
Chemical Formula – Saccharin - C7H5NO3S
Lewis Structure of Saccharin –
(Wikimedia, 2013)
Interesting Facts of Saccharin –
- Saccharin was discovered more than a century ago and has been used since
then as a non-caloric sweetener and sugar substitute in foods and beverages.
- The use of saccharin has been made an integral part of the American lifestyle
in the United States by its daily use as a sugar substitute.
- People who use saccharin say that they stay in better overall health, are able to
control their weight, and maintain an attractive physical appearance.
- Saccharin, one of the many varieties of sweeteners, enables the development
of a much wider range of new, good tasting, low calorie products that meets
consumer demand.
(Calorie Control Council, 2010)
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