Emulsifiers, very common additives in processed products, could be responsible for an increased risk of cancer. This work, carried out by a French team, reviewed a total of health data from nearly 100,000 adults.
Among the heaviest consumers of E471, the risk of breast cancer is 15% greater than among those who ingest the least. The probability of developing breast cancer jumps by 32% in women who consume E407 or E407a in high doses, according to the study.