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GRAS Loophole?

April 7, 2025 - Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRASE) In The News News Regulation Trending

Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services leadership has suggested that the GRAS process needs to be changed. In this post, we provide context to help you better understand what GRAS is and isn't. Top Takeaways: GRAS stands for Generally Recognized…

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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…

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Trending – Understanding health, wellness, and medicine

March 4, 2025 - 101 Series Dietary Supplements Science Vs. Sensation Trending

Wellness and medicine all aim to improve health—but only one is backed by science. Here’s what you need to know. Top Takeaways: Health is your current state, wellness is behavior-based, and medicine is evidence-based. Wellness can support health, but it’s not a…

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Trending – Prebiotic Soda

February 24, 2025 - Probiotics & Prebiotics Trending

Prebiotic sodas are gaining popularity as a health-conscious alternative to traditional soft drinks. In this post, we explore prebiotic sodas. Top Takeaways: Prebiotic sodas contain fiber and offer a lower-sugar alternative to traditional sodas. Prebiotics feed existing gut bacteria, while probiotics introduce…

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Iodine

December 2, 2024 - Trending

Recent headlines are bringing awareness to an iodine mineral deficiency growing in many parts of the world. In this post, we look at the mineral iodine. Top Takeaways: Iodine is essential for thyroid health, metabolism, brain development, and immune support. Natural iodine…

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Pasteurization

November 18, 2024 - Trending

We’ve seen a lot of conversation and confusion around pasteurization and how it’s used in a food safety setting. In this blog post, we take a look at pasteurization. Top takeaways: Pasteurization is a heat treatment that ensures food and beverage safety…

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Gelatin

Elisabeth Anderson

September 16, 2024 - Trending

Ever wonder how gummy worms, marshmallows, and fruit snacks maintain their shape ? In this blog post, we explore gelatin. What is gelatin? Gelatin is a colorless, flavorless substance derived from animal collagen, primarily sourced from the skin, bones, and connective tissues of…

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Trending – Essential Minerals

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 22, 2024 - Trending

In our last post, we looked at essential metals. In this post we look at essential minerals to understand their similarities and differences. What are essential minerals? Essential minerals are important nutrients that our bodies can't make on their own. We must get…

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Trending – Essential Metals

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 15, 2024 - Trending

With metals found in our foods and beverages making the headlines, in this post we will look at essential metals that we need for our bodies to function. What are essential metals? Essential metals are elements that our bodies need in small amounts…

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Trending – Chemical Weed Killer

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

May 20, 2024 - Trending

Chemical weed killers often raise concerns among gardeners and homeowners. In this post, we provide a general overview of chemical weed killers. What is a chemical weed killer? A chemical weed killer known as a herbicide controls or eliminates unwanted plants. Herbicides play…

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