Does Nutella cause cancer?
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Evaluates the claim that Nutella may cause cancer and whether or not Nutella is detrimental to our health.
Recently news stories have been accusing Nutella of being potentially carcinogenic. Many researchers have stated that the common household spread has ingredients that may cause cancer. Nutella contains hazelnuts, a major component of the spread, and recent studies have shown that the hazelnuts in Nutella are not always organic hazelnuts and therefore could have been sprayed with pesticides that can be harmful to our health and well-being. This video uncovers the facts behind the claim that Nutella may cause cancer and determine if Nutella is detrimental to our health.
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