Monday, July 8, 2013

Pepsi containing 4-methylimidazole

CBS News recently reported on the discovery by a watchdog group, The Center for Environmental Health, that the caramel coloring used in Pepsi contains high levels of a probable carcinogen according to the state of California.    It has found the compound 4-methylimidazole, or 4-Mel, from Pepsi samples acquired in 10 different states.   This link will take you to the original article.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57592155/environmental-group-cancer-causing-agent-found-in-pepsi-products/

If you are interested in investigating this further in your lab, UCT has the SPE tools to help you do the extraction.  Contact methods@unitedchem.com for help.

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