{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#403: What\u2019s REALLY In Your Food? | Dark Secrets of Ultra-Pasteurized Milk, Natural Flavors &amp; Microplastics EXPOSED With Ben Katz","description":"Today, I\u2019m joined by Ben Katz\u2014better known online as Mr. Mass Spec \u2014an academic analytical chemist from UC Irvine whose mission is to uncover what\u2019s really in our everyday foods, drinks, and products. Ben reverse engineers everything from Taco Bell meat to Doritos, and sometimes even entire industries, using cutting-edge mass spectrometry. His curiosity and expertise have made him a go-to source for those wanting to know what\u2019s hiding behind vague ingredient labels and \u201cnatural flavors.\u201d &amp;nbsp; Episode Timestamps: Welcome and podcast introduction ... 00:00:00 What is mass spectrometry? ... 00:05:00 Viral &quot;what\u2019s in it?&quot; projects and public interest ... 00:07:27 Synthetic vs. plant-derived nicotine and toxins in plant extracts ... 00:09:53 Food label transparency and loopholes (natural flavors, FEMA, GRAS) ... 00:20:11 Sweeteners &amp;amp; artificial additives: sucralose, stevia, cost&amp;nbsp;motivations ... 00:23:07 Ultra pasteurization of milk and added flavors ... 00:29:48 Chocolate, caffeine content, and labeling challenges ... 00:33:12 Industrial food processes, GMOs, and food security insights ... 00:38:36 Microplastics: occurrence, regulation, and PEG in food ... 00:50:15 Supplements under development for microplastic removal ... 00:58:43 Adulteration in olive oil, maple syrup, and honey ... 01:04:08 Hidden sweeteners, and processed food pitfalls ... 01:10:14 Avoid artificial sweeteners, problematic plastics, and hidden flavors ... 01:14:36 &amp;nbsp; Our Amazing Sponsors: Manukora Honey - rich, creamy Manuka honey packed with powerful bioactives, all in just one heaped teaspoon a day. Go to MANUKORA.com\/NAT to save up to 31% plus $25 in free gifts with the Starter Kit. &amp;nbsp; Magnesium Breakthrough - uses seven absorbable forms of magnesium to support deeper sleep, calmer nerves, and real recovery. Get up to 35% off at bioptimizers.com\/bionat with code BIONAT. &amp;nbsp; Nature\u2019s Marvels Bioregulators - provide gentle, organ-specific support \u2014 and the Liver Bioregulator is a favorite this season for supporting detox pathways and metabolic flow. Head to profound-health.com and use code NAT15 for 15% off your first order. &amp;nbsp; Nat's Links:&amp;nbsp; YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter&amp;nbsp; Instagram&amp;nbsp; Facebook Group ","author_name":"LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam","author_url":"https:\/\/www.nathalieniddam.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39565250\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39565250"}