Eight foods that have the additive glycerol in, as experts warn against slushies
Experts have warned that slushies (flavoured drinks made of syrup and crushed ice) containing the additive glycerol can make children below the age of eight very ill. Examining the cases of 21 two- to ...
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JILLIAN MICHAELS: It's time to wake up to the hidden ingredient in all your favorite foods that's putting kids in hospital
Glycerol is a chemical that's used by Big Food ... While you were doing your best to avoid the usual suspects — high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, refined sugar — this little ...
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Glycerol in slushies: No adverse effects reported in S’pore, but parents should exercise caution, says SFA
SINGAPORE - No adverse effects related to the consumption of slush ice drinks containing glycerol have been reported here, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). But it will continue to monitor the ...
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Glycerol intoxication syndrome: Public health advice on slush ice drinks may need revision
Public health advice on the safe consumption of glycerol-containing slush ice drinks, also known as slushees, may need revising, conclude researchers after carrying out a detailed review of the ...
The Independent18d
Children under eight should ‘avoid consuming slushy drinks’ after spate of hospitalisations
A number of youngsters have become unwell as a result of so-called “glycerol intoxication syndrome”, which caused symptoms like decreased consciousness and low blood sugar, according to a study.
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Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Children should completely avoid "slushy" ice drinks containing glycerol, which can make them very ill, until they are at least eight years old, say researchers calling for official health advice ...
Asia One5d
Glycerol in slushies: No adverse effects reported in Singapore, but parents should exercise caution, says SFA
SINGAPORE — No adverse effects related to the consumption of slush ice drinks containing glycerol have been reported here, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). But it will continue to monitor ...