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Sugars

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

October 28, 2019 - 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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Stevia & Monk Fruit Sweeteners

Elisabeth Anderson

October 21, 2019 - Sweetener

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 

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Pulses Ingredients

Elisabeth Anderson; Jinpeng Li

October 14, 2019 - 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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Artificial Sweeteners

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

October 7, 2019 - Sweetener

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…

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Welcoming Jinpeng Li, Ph.D.

Elisabeth Anderson

September 30, 2019 - Faculty News

We are thrilled to welcome Jinpeng Li, Ph.D. to the CRIS team.

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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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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,…

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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…

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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…

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