Preservative tBHQ
New research in part funded by CRIS, now live in Frontiers Immunology, discusses the preservative ingredient tBHQ. In this post, we look at tBHQ and its impact on immune systems.
In The News
In the news – Nanoplastics
A recent study discussing nanoplastic accumulation in the body is making headlines. In this post, we look at the headlines and provide clarity.
Top Takeaways:
Nanoplastics found in human organs highlight the need for further study to determine if there are adverse…
Pectin
Ever wonder how jam, jelly, and other sweets get their thick texture? In this blog post, we explore pectin.
What is pectin?
Pectin is a naturally occurring substance found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables.
Some fruits are naturally richer in pectin…
Pesticide Residue Safety
Are pesticide residues dangerous? In this post, we look at pesticide residue safety.
What are pesticides?
A pesticide is a broad term used to describe natural and synthetic chemicals (remember, everything is a 2).
Additionally, we do not have the agricultural capacity to feed the…
In The News – Metals in Tampons
A new study on metal and metalloid contaminants found in tampons has made headlines. In this post, we look at the metals and metalloids in tampons.
What do the headlines say about metals and metalloids in tampons?
Arsenic, lead and other toxic…
In the News – Spicy Food Safety
A recent headline and recall on spicy noodles has folks wondering, can a food contain too much capsaicin? In this post, we review the spicy food ingredient capsaicin.
Why were the spicy noodles recalled?
The Danish regulatory agency overseeing food safety issued a study…
In the news – Heavy Metals in Spices
Cinnamon and other spices are making headlines due to heavy metal contamination. In this post, we discuss heavy metals found in spices and how you can avoid them.
What are spices?
recall of ground cinnamon and 1,3).
As people learn more about the potential for heavy…
In the news – Titanium Dioxide & Regulatory Agencies
We've written about titanium dioxide and California making headlines. In this post, we look at why many researchers and regulatory agencies agree titanium dioxide is safe.
What is titanium dioxide? What does titanium dioxide do?
Titanium dioxide is a white, powdery substance that…
In the news – Titanium Dioxide Regulation in California
Titanium dioxide continues to make headlines. In this post, we take another look at titanium dioxide safety and the proposed California ban. Let’s dive into titanium dioxide.
What is titanium dioxide?
Titanium dioxide is a white, powdery substance that is widely used as…
In the news – Cultivated Meat
Cultivated meat is making headlines. In this post, we look at the safety and regulatory framework around cultivated meat.
What’s the media saying about cultivated meat?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed a second pre-market consultation for human food made…