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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…

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…

Exploring humectants

Elisabeth Anderson

August 26, 2019 - Cosmetics

Ever wonder how your lotion helps prevent dry skin? There are many ingredients that go into creating the perfect moisturizing lotion, but one class of ingredients in particular helps lotions and other cosmetic and personal care products work; humectants. Updated April 10,…

Recognizing marketing labels

Elisabeth Anderson

August 19, 2019 - Labels

In this series, we explore labels on our everyday products to understand the ingredients that we consume and use. In this post, we'll explore marketing labels. What is a marketing label? A marketing label is a featured word or image that is highlighted…

Understanding ingredient labels

Elisabeth Anderson

August 12, 2019 - Labels

In this series, we explore labels on our everyday products to understand the ingredients that we consume and use. In this post, we'll explore label standards. What is an ingredient label, and what information can we discern from it? Ingredient labels are printed…

Norbert Kaminski, director of the center for ntegrated toxicology, discusses his research on Thursday June 20, 2013.

Norbert Kaminski named CRIS director

Elisabeth Anderson

August 7, 2019 - Faculty News

Norbert Kaminski, Ph.D. to serve as director for the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety at Michigan State University. Norbert Kaminski, Ph.D. to serve as director for the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety (CRIS) at Michigan State University (MSU). His appointment…

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…

When a GRAS status changes – Triclosan

Elisabeth Anderson

July 29, 2019 - Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)

What happens when an ingredient is no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS)? In this post, we’ll explore triclosan. What happens when an ingredient is no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS)? In this post, we’ll explore triclosan, an ingredient that was…

Quinine

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

July 22, 2019 - Summer Staple Ingredients

As summer heats up, let’s take a look at an ingredients in some of our favorite beverages; quinine. Updated: May 28, 2020 As warm weather season kicks off, and you reach for your favorite drink, did you know it could contain quinine? What is…

Anti-Caking Agents

Elisabeth Anderson

July 15, 2019 - Summer Staple Ingredients

With summer humidity in full swing, let’s take a look at a group of ingredients that help keep our foods fresh; anti-caking agents. Summer humidity isn’t the only need for anti-caking agents, these compounds help keep our cheese, salt, sugar, flour, and…

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Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Exploring Talc

Exploring humectants

Recognizing marketing labels

Understanding ingredient labels

Norbert Kaminski named CRIS director

From food to house hold products

When a GRAS status changes – Triclosan

Quinine

Anti-Caking Agents

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