You can rely on Chemical Cuisine while doing your grocery shopping. By referencing Chemical Cuisine while reviewing the ingredients lists (the small print typically on the back of packages) of foods and beverages you’re considering buying, you can make more informed choices to protect yourself and your family. Our hope is that eventually this database won’t be necessary because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will uphold its responsibility to protect consumers and the food industry will prioritize public health over profit. Until then, though, CSPI’s Chemical Cuisine is here to help.
Chemical Cuisine entries can be filtered by safety rating, purpose, or health concern. Entries are organized alphabetically, and you can choose a letter from A to Z in the leftmost column to see all entries beginning with that letter. You can also scroll the list on this page to see all food additives for which we have ratings.
When you select a particular ingredient, you’ll be directed to a page with more information about the research into that ingredient’s safety, associated health risks, and our reasoning for assigning a particular rating. We also provide info about what category of foods it’s commonly found in, so you can know which products to check for an ingredient you would like to avoid.
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