Natural & Artificial Flavors
What is flavor? In this series, we will explore different sources of flavors. In this post, we explore natural & artificial flavors.
How are flavors created?
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Spices
What is flavor? In this series, we will explore different sources of flavors. In this post, we explore spices.
What are spices?
Thanksgiving
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…
Flavor Overview
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…
Sugar Alcohols
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?
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Sugars
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…
Stevia & Monk Fruit Sweeteners
In this series, we explore sweeteners. In this post, we cover the plant-derived calorie-free sweeteners stevia and monk fruit.
Updated: October 23, 2023
What is stevia sweetener?
Stevia sweetener is a calorie-free sweetener that is
Pulses Ingredients
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…
Artificial Sweeteners
Updated October 16, 2023
What are artificial sweeteners?
Artificial sweeteners, also called sugar substitutes, are created ingredients added to sweeten or enhance food and beverage products. These sweeteners are referred to as “high-intensity” because it takes much less artificial sweetener to achieve the…
Welcoming Jinpeng Li, Ph.D.
We are thrilled to welcome Jinpeng Li, Ph.D. to the CRIS team.