Natural and synthetic additives in food

Food products and supplements often contain various additives that can affect our health, as well as the health of our dog or cat. That is why I would like to introduce you to the most common additives, dyes, thickeners, so that you can make an informed decision about buying or not buying a given product.   Remember that some names are often used interchangeably – symbols with the letter E or the name of the association. Substances that do not have restrictions on adding to products, e.g. guar guar, can also be found in ECO labelled products.   Thickeners in food products Many products contain various thickening or stabilizing substances. Some of them can, as a result of swelling in the intestines, cause symptoms unfavorable for our dog, such as flatulence, Guar guar (E412) is a meal made from guar seeds (a legume). It consists mostly of...