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Microplastics found in nearly 90% of meat, plant-based alternatives: ‘There’s no escaping them’

Por: New York Post Life January 10, 2024

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Not even plant-based food is safe from microplastic contamination. New research finds that nearly 90% of proteins — yes, even vegan alternatives — tested by researchers contain microplastics, which . Sixteen types of protein sources — including chicken, beef, seafood, pork, tofu and three plant-based alternatives — were analyzed for microplastics in published Monday in the journal Environmental Pollution. The samples were purchased in... + full article



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