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 ...
The chilling truth about iced slushy drinks
Slushy drinks are packed with sugar, artificial colours, and additives to keep them from freezing solid. One of the key ...
Sugar-free slushies can make young kids seriously sick, new study suggests
Nearly all of the children in the study -- 94% -- experienced a drop in consciousness, 95% had dangerously low blood sugar, ...
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How ‘toxic ingredient’ in slushie drinks linked to sick kids may be used ‘to dodge sugar tax’ as shops ban sales
While the chemical is authorised as a food additive and is regarded as safe ... “Slushies and other sugary drinks should be banned for young children. At the very least, they should carry ...
Glycerol in slushies: No adverse effects reported in S’pore, but parents should exercise caution, says SFA
SFA will continue to monitor the situation and global developments on the use of glycerol in slush ice drinks. Read more at ...