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101 Series – Placebo Effect

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

March 15, 2021 - 101 Series

We've discussed ingredients with purported health benefits that aren't supported by research, but why do these ingredients continue to sell if they don't work? In this post, we explore the connection between our brain and our body in the placebo effect. What…

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101 Series – Food Dye

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

February 1, 2021 - 101 Series

In this post, we explore food-safe dyes found in many products we consume daily. What are food, drug, and cosmetic dyes? Food, drug, and cosmetic dyes, called color additives, impart colors to products we consume and use. These can include food products, beverages,…

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Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Elisabeth Anderson

September 30, 2019 - 101 Series

Are you familiar with the ingredient monosodium glutamate (MSG)? In this post, we’ll discuss the safety of MSG and explore common misconceptions about this ingredient. Updated April 17, 2023 What is monosodium glutamate (MSG)? Monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG, is an ingredient that…

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Exploring Talc

Elisabeth Anderson

September 16, 2019 - 101 Series Minerals

Minerals are used in our everyday products. In this post, we'll explore the ingredient talc. What is talc? Talc, also known as talcum powder, is an insoluble, clay mineral found throughout the world. It is mined and processed for many products including baby…

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From food to house hold products

Elisabeth Anderson

August 5, 2019 - 101 Series Labels

In this series, we explore labels on our everyday products to understand the ingredients that we consume and use. Labels on our food and household products can be confusing. In this series, we'll explore labels and how they help us make informed…

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Preservatives – Keeping our foods safe & fresh

Elisabeth Anderson

May 6, 2019 - 101 Series Preservatives

In this 101 series installment, we'll take a look at the role preservatives play in keeping our food supply safe and fresh. As sustainability and food waste reduction becomes an ever-more important part of our food systems, we believe it’s essential to…

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