Research indicates that there has been a spurt in the number of people with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in India. The reasons attributed to this surge are the usage of too many preservatives additives highly processed foods and mineral water. Processed foods can alter the gut biome and eventually affect the immune system. Emulsifiers or smoothing agents used in food to give a creamy texture can break down the heavy mucus that lines the gut and prevents bacteria from coming into contact with gut cells. In such cases the bacteria cause inflammation in the gut which can also lead to