The Claim
Technical hexane used in food extraction lacks standardized composition specifications, resulting in variable impurity profiles across manufacturers and batches that introduce unknown toxicological risks into the food supply.
What the research says
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Technical hexane used to extract food ingredients has no consistent purity standards, so different batches contain different harmful impurities that may contaminate food.
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Technical hexane used in food extraction lacks standardized composition specifications, meaning its impurity profile may vary significantly between manufacturers and batches, potentially introducing unknown toxicological risks into the food supply.
Toxic chemicals left in hexane during food oil extraction get into food, and when eaten, they damage the outer layer of cells and interfere with the cell's energy factories, leading to cell stress and death.
What the research says
1 studyThe study says the hexane used to make cooking oils isn't made the same way every time, and no rules force manufacturers to keep it consistent — so some batches might have harmful stuff others don't. That’s a safety problem.
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