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Getting the Science Right - A Case Study

Getting the science right – hair dye & chemical straightening products as a case study

Norbert Kaminski, Jinpeng Li, Elisabeth Anderson
- Food & Ingredient Safety
In this post, we'll dig into the facts around hair dye and chemical hair straighteners. While it's easy to get caught up in clickbait headlines about the latest scientific breakthroughs that can fill us with fear and anxiety, it's essential to take…
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Thanksgiving

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li
- Food & Ingredient Safety
Stay safe this Thanksgiving with some food safety dos and don’ts. Updated: November 25, 2024 As many of us prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, here are some important food safety tips to ensure everyone enjoys a healthy and safe holiday. Food safety dos Cook your…
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Flavors - Flavor Overview

Flavor Overview

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li
- Flavors
What is a flavor? In this series, we will explore different sources of flavors. In this post, we provide a high-level overview of flavors. What is flavor? Flavors are the sensory impressions you experience when consuming foods and beverages. These impressions are formed…
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Trending - Sugar Alcohols

Sugar Alcohols

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li, Joe Zagorski
- Sweetener
In this series, we explore sweeteners. In this post, we cover common sugar alcohols. Updated October 30, 2023 What are sugar alcohols? Sugar alcohols are compounds derived from food products such as gummy bears, chewing gum, frosting, dairy desserts, and more. What kinds of sugar alcohols exist? The most go.msu.edu/cris-idea
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Sweetener - Sugars

Sugars

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li
- Sweetener
In this series, we explore sweeteners. In this post, we cover common sugar sweeteners. What is sugar? Sugar is a type of carbohydrate found in many foods. Sugar can be the naturally occurring carbohydrates found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Sugar…
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Dog Food - Pulses Ingredients

Pulses Ingredients

Elisabeth Anderson; Jinpeng Li
- Dog Food
In this post, we’re exploring the safety of pulses ingredients found in dog food. What are Pulses ingredients? meatless burgers and hummus! Pulses ingredients are not only found in human food, due to their nutritional profile, but also many pet food companies incorporate pulses ingredients…
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