![]() Natural Flavours: Nature Identical Flavour, flavour, natural flavour and artificial flavour are much the same substance with a few subtle changes to the beginning process. Xanthophylls compete with carotenes for absorption into the body and are found in jam, jelly, tomato sauce and many other processed foods, cosmetics, soap, dietary supplements, margarine, medicines. People sensitive to MSG, aspirin or amines should avoid this as concentrated natural colours like this are high in salicylates, amines and/ or glutamates. Orange colour may be from a fungus or marine algae or from the microbial fermentation process from corn and soybean oil which is most likely GM, however it is usually made synthetically. ![]() Some colours have been banned in other countries while still allowed in Australia, the US and New Zealand. Many colours are made from azo dyes and petroleum by products so it is just another thing that should be avoided. Orange Colour: Also known as carotene, 160a or E160a, Beta-apo-8, 160e, E160e, Beta-apo-8 carotenoic acid or methyl ethyl ester, flavoxanthin, 161a, Lutein, 161b, E161b. It is found in infant food, anti-aging products and sunscreen. The side effects of potassium citrate include provoking symptoms of those who are reactive to MSG such as irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness or lethargy, severe stomach pain, and numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or mouth, mild nausea or upset stomach, mild or occasional diarrhoea. It’s a white, odourless powder with a saline taste and acts as an acidity regulator or stabiliser. It may contain MSG and can be made from GM corn. Potassium Citrate: Also known as tripotassium citrate, 332 or E332, it is a potassium salt of citric acid. Sodium chloride can also remove certain bacteria in bodily secretions. It causes cell dehydration and water retention as your body requires 23 x more cell water to dissolve the salt causing your cells to become dehydrated. The body has difficulty processing refined salt and it upsets the body’s fluid balance as it is not in its natural state. It contains calcium silicate as the anti-caking agent to prevent the salt clumping as well as dextrose and potassium iodide. Man-made, heavily refined and bleached white (not as nature intended), it can increase blood pressure and has addictive properties as it increases cravings, meaning your body is actually craving the missing minerals. Sodium Chloride (aka: table salt, NACI, common salt, halite, rock salt, saline, iodised salt, purex, isotonic saline): all impurities and trace minerals are removed during processing and refining and fortified with potassium iodide and dextrose to stabilize the iodide. Let’s have a closer look at each of these ingredients. Ingredients: sodium chloride, potassium citrate, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sucralose, orange colour, natural flavours, glucose, citric acid monohydrate (Note we have chosen to look at the ‘orange’ flavoured Hydralyte) Apparently, again according to their website, ‘children think of them as a treat rather than medicine!’ which is a bit scary in itself. ![]() Hydralyte is certainly not something I would give to my children – or anyone for that matter.Įxtensive marketing campaigns have seen Hydralyte become the ‘go to’ product when children become unwell or dehydrated – with iceblock versions, powders and tablets in a range of flavours that would appeal to children including Orange and Apple Blackcurrant Hydralyte. ![]() It is marketed as being ‘suitable for the whole family’ – but having a close look at the ingredients. I’m sure many people give Hydralyte to their children – or take it themselves – when they are unwell or dehydrated. According to its website, Hydralyte is a ‘scientifically formulated’ oral rehydration solution for the effective treatment of dehydration. ![]()
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