Top Addictive Fast Food Ingredients

13 MAY 2024 Credit: Google Images

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG):

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High-Fructose Corn Syrup:

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Artificial Flavorings:

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Sodium:

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Trans Fats:

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Caffeine:

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Casein and Whey:

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Excitotoxins:

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