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 ...
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8 foods that have glycerol in, as under-7s warned against slushies

The FSA has warned that drinking a lot of slushies in a short space of time can lead to shock and loss of consciousness. (Getty Images) Slushies containing the additive glycerol should not be given to ...
Daily Mail

Are brands using glycerol in slushies to dodge the sugar tax? Experts warn parents of under 4s to steer clear of sugar-free varieties of the iced drink, which can cause ...

A leading UK food science expert has spoken out on the dangers of glycerol in sugar-free slushies, suggesting that using the e-number could be an 'unintended consequence of the sugar tax'. Professor ...
Sky

Children under eight should avoid slushies as glycerol leads to hospitalisations - study

Children under the age of eight should not consume slushies due to the ingredient glycerol potentially making them ill, new research has suggested. Researchers at University College Dublin said the ...
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Is glycerol dangerous to children?

Glycerol may be dangerous to children. A recent update from the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned that the sweetener was not suitable for those under seven when found in ice slush drinks. The ...