Ingredients starting with B

Every ingredient carries a PureScore from 0–100 — lower means more concern. Informational, not medical advice. How PureScore works

• Bisphenol AEndocrine disruptor; disrupts reproductive hormones; linked to cancer and diabetes.5Avoid
• Bisphenol SBPA substitute with similar or worse endocrine disruption activity.8Avoid
• BHAListed as possible carcinogen; endocrine disruptor; animal carcinogen.15Avoid
• ButylparabenMost estrogenic of the common parabens; potential developmental and reproductive toxin.18Avoid
• Brominated Vegetable OilSoda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.20Avoid
• BHTPossible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.30Poor
• Blue 1May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.30Poor
• Brown Rice SyrupHighly processed starch-derived sugar; essentially pure glucose polymers; high glycemic35Poor
• Brown SugarWhite sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar42Poor
• Barley Malt Extract62Good
• Brown Rice Flour65Good
• Baking PowderContains leavening acid and starch; generally safe65Good
• Balsamic Vinegar72Good
• BeefConventional hormones and antibiotic use; saturated fat debate ongoing72Good
• Buttermilk72Good
• Baking Soda72Good
• Beta Carotene75Good
• Butter76Good
• Beet Juice78Good
• Biotin78Good
• Brown Rice78Good
• Basil82Excellent
• Black Pepper82Excellent
• Banana85Excellent
• Beeswax85Excellent
• Blueberries88Excellent
• Broccoli88Excellent
• Black Beans90Excellent