 Folta stated that while her campaigns have been driven by "honest intention", they had the effect of spreading scientific disinformation.Chemistry professor Joseph A. Schwarcz, director of McGill University's Office for Science and Society states Hari "has no understanding of chemistry or food science" and that "her scientific background is nonexistent".He describes azodicarbonamide, a chemical Hari opposes the usage of, as being safe for use in food but unessential.