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Corn Syrup

July 14, 2025 - Community Request Sweetener

Corn syrup has become one of the most talked-about and misunderstood ingredients on food labels. It's often confused with high-fructose corn syrup and gets grouped into broad fears about “added sugars.” But what is corn syrup exactly, and should you be…

Community Request – Diacetyl

March 31, 2025 - Community Request Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Ingredient Safety Trending

In this community request, we look at diacetyl, a compound that’s caused safety confusion. Top Takeaways: Diacetyl is safe for ingesting in food and beverages. Some vape and e-cigarette liquids contain diacetyl. You should avoid inhaling diacetyl in all forms. What is diacetyl? Diacetyl…

In the community – Sugar & Sweeteners common questions

Sugar and Sweetener: Common Questions

October 28, 2024 - Community Request Sweetener

As many people prepare to celebrate Halloween, we answer some common questions on sugar and sweeteners circulating on the Internet. Top takeaways: Natural, artificial, and traditional sweeteners are safe when consumed in moderation. Paying attention to serving sizes helps you enjoy sweeteners…

Community Request – Mineral Oil

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

August 5, 2024 - Community Request

In this community request, we look at mineral oil, an ingredient found in cosmetics, foods, household products, and pharmaceuticals: mineral oil. What is mineral oil? Mineral oil is a clear, odorless oil derived from petroleum. When crude oil is distilled to produce gasoline and…

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Corn Syrup

Sugar and Sweetener: Common Questions

Community Request – Mineral Oil

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