Crisp fans have been left devastated after the European Union announced it will ban smoky bacon crisps after the adored artificial flavour was linked to potential health risks.
The move to ban certain types of smoke flavouring added to ham, rashers and smoky bacon crisps was taken after the EU food safety authority concluded toxicity concerns about the flavourings were “either confirmed or can’t be ruled out”.READ MORE: Ireland set for worst summer for fruit flies - expert explains how to get rid of them
However, snack manufacturers have disputed these claims, arguing that there is no evidence that connects the process to cancer. Irish company Kerry Group, one of the big players in the smoked flavouring market, warned that the decision could cause severe issues, with up to 40 per cent of the ham and bacon sold in Ireland relying on the disputed flavouring method, reports Express.