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Besides Indonesia and other Asian countries, a drink made from tapioca flour is also quite popular in European and American countries. A rapidly expanding popularity seems to make these drinks also invite controversy. According to a German newspaper, The Local, drinks from Taiwan can be a choking hazard and carcinogens that lead to cancer.
Researchers from the University Hospital Aachen find, pearl bubble made from tapioca flour contains chemicals used in the abstinence danger din food. Three chemicals that include styrene, acetophenone, and brominated substances.
Styrene
Styrene production growing rapidly in the U.S., since it was introduced as the main raw material production of synthetic rubber. These chemicals are widely used in the manufacture of Styrofoam, paper coating, manufacture of rubber and plastic. Over time, the use of styrene continues to decline, mainly due to the discovery of the United States Department of Health stating styrene has a carcinogenic effect on the human body. These findings are also confirmed by data from the International Agency For Research On Cancer (IARC). Not only that, these toxic substances will also affect the health of kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory.
Acetophenone
Acetophenone are aromatic compounds from ketones. Generally it is used as a fragrance. This chemical is also often used as a perfume ingredient to add flavor. According to research holistic nutritionist, Michelle Schoffro, fragrances entering through the respiratory tract will damage blood vessels or nerves of the brain. In it also contains dangers carcinogen.
Brominated substances
Brominated chemicals commonly used as an additive in soft drinks products. This substance also serves as an emulsifier. For some medical cases, these chemicals trigger tremors, memory loss, and headaches. The negative impact of this health happen to someone who took it beyond measure.
According to research, all those chemicals found in bubble made in Taiwan are supplied in several stores in Germany.
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