5. Ingredient: Azodicarbonamide

Found In:

Boxed pasta mixes, packaged baked goods, frozen dinners and breads.

Why the US permits it?

While a lot of countries have to wait for a week to naturally whiten flours, the food processors in America prefers to use this agent to bleach the flour immediately.

Health risks:

This chemical agent has been linked to asthma and is mainly used in foamed plastics such as sneaker soles and yoga mats.