Food Brands Freak Out After MAHA App Exposes Unhealthy Snacks
Big food brands are bellyaching over consumers’ use of food scanning apps to vet the healthiness of their products, according to a Sunday article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Zooming in on one app in particular, the French-founded Yuka, WSJ’s article delves into the growing phenomenon of health-conscious consumers using mobile apps to evaluate their food choices at the grocery store.
The article lays out how a number of massive food brands have had to respond to receiving low scores from apps like Yuka.
Multiple large food manufacturers, including iconic brands like Campbell’s and Chobani, have responded to consumer feedback from users of the apps, according to the WSJ.
Chobani removed dipotassium phosphate, an additive which Yuka says can increase health risks if over-consumed, from some of its oat milk products, WSJ reported.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the use of dipotassium phosphate — a synthetically-produced emulsifier that prevents clumping — in food products under the Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) standards. Some health experts, like biologist Gary Brecka, warn that the additive can disrupt calcium balance, bone health, and cardiovascular function. (Read more from “Food Brands Freak Out After MAHA App Exposes Unhealthy Snacks” HERE)
