Subway bread ‘free of additive’
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Fast food chain Subway China claimed yesterday that its products did not contain controversial food additive azodicarbonamide, following a decision by the US branch to stop using the substance.
The company posted statements from suppliers Mission Foods (Shanghai) and Beijing Baijiayi Food Processing Co on its website, saying that their wheat flour tortilla and frozen dough did not contain the additive.
“Azodicarbonamide is not present in any bread sold in China Subway restaurants,” Subway China said in a separate statement.
Azodicarbonamide, used in bread to strengthen and bleach the dough, is also used to increase elasticity in the plastic and rubber industries.
The chemical, also known as ADA, hit the headlines after US food blogger Vani Hari launched a campaign earlier this month to stop Subway’s US restaurants from using the ingredient.
“Azodicarbonamide is the same chemical used to make yoga mats, shoe soles, and other rubbery objects,” she said. “It’s not supposed to be food or even eaten for that matter.”
McDonald’s was also targeted by Hair for using azodicarbonamide in its McRib products, but McDonald’s China said the product is not sold in this country.
Azodicarbonamide as a food additive is legal in many countries, including the US and China, but is reportedly linked to respiratory issues, allergies and asthma. The European Union, Australia and Singapore have banned its use over health concerns.
The World Health Organization has said azodicarbonamide is safe to be used in food, and a 2011 China national standard said any amount below 45 milligrams in every kilogram of flour is safe for human consumption.
The US unit of Subway said last week that it had been gradually removing azodicarbonamide.
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