Banned Chemical in American Bread

“There’s a chemical banned in over 160 countries… but not in the U.S. It’s called Potassium

Bromate — and it’s hiding in something almost everyone eats: bread. Why do they use

it? Because it makes bread look picture-perfect. It makes your buns rise higher,

your loaves softer, and your dough bake faster. Basically, it’s the reason

your sandwich looks like a commercial. But here’s the dark side — studies have linked this same

chemical to cancer, DNA damage, and kidney problems. The World Health Organization even

labeled it a possible human carcinogen. So how is something that dangerous still being served on

your dinner table? The United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, and even China banned